The Merry Matchmaker

(Hardback, Large Print Edition)

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Inspired by Jane Austens Emma, this joyful Christmas romp tells the story of a woman who cant stop trying to help everyone around her find their happily-ever-aftereven when her help leads to disaster.

Frankie Lane knows whats best for just about everyone but herself. Her divorced sister, Stef, who is too young to give up on love; her shy employee, Elinor; and her daughter, Natalie, who works in Frankies shop, Holiday Happiness, and really needs to start her own business selling the delectable chocolates she makes at home; even her best friend, Viola, who is trying to renovate her old Victorian. Frankie knows she could help all of them, if theyd just let herand if all of her help didnt end in utter disaster. 

Then theres Mitch Howard, the owner of the local hardware store. Theyve been friends ever since Frankie opened her store, nine years earlier. He got her through the nightmare when she lost her husband in a freak accident, and hes her favorite shoulder to cry on. Hes been divorced for years, and its such a waste of man! Mitch is the fittest, finest man Frankie knows. Hes easygoing, wise and kindhearted. Mitch needs someone. And shes determined to help him find that someonewhether he likes it or not.

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Putting a contemporary Christmasy spin on Jane Austens Emma, the latest from Roberts sparkles with joy and humor. . . A richly drawn secondary cast on their own romantic quests adds depth and heart, making this quaint town feel cozy and lived in. Its an instant holiday classic. Publishers Weekly (starred)

Sparkles with warmth, wit, and a sweet helping of holiday charm! The perfect stocking stuffer for readers who crave all the holiday feels and a happy ending! Rachel Linden, bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie

Author Bio

Sheila Roberts lives in the Pacific Northwest. To date, she has seen over three million books sold both at home and abroad. Several of her books have been adapted for film by Hallmark, Lifetime, and GAF, including her holiday perennial, On Strike for Christmas, The Nine Lives of Christmas, with a sequel The Nine Kittens of Christmas, and most recently, Christmas on Candy Cane Lane.