The Matchmakers

There is nothing like wearing ridiculous hats to a tea party with your mad aunt and her cat. Baldwin Rutledge needs to redirect Aunt Esther’s focus. She’s determined that he marry and provide her with a great niece or nephew. It shouldn’t be too hard to distract her, though - all he needs to do is convince her that her cat, Agatha, needs more friends to invite to tea.

Jessie Selkirk is the village cat woman, a title she proudly wears. But when her brother’s handsome boss, Mr. Rutledge, comes looking for a companion for his aunt’s cat, she can’t help but hope he’ll be interested in a match of another sort as well.

“The Matchmakers” is a charming, light, tale of tails. The author’s fondness for feline friends brings a warmth and sentimentality to her sweet story. Because the story is focused mainly on cats and the love story, the historical element in the book is more of a background than anything else.  The love story, too, feels a little stunted. It seems to take a back seat to the story of the cats that, conversely, is rounded out and resolved. Ultimately, though, this endearing read is cozy and delightful and an absolute must for cat lovers. Especially the kind who love a sweet romance!

Sofia St. Angeles