To Spark a Match (The Matchmaker (#2) by Jen Turano

 After five unsuccessful Seasons on the marriage mart, Miss Adelaide Duveen has resigned herself to the notion that she's destined to remain a spinster forever--a rather dismal prospect, but one that will allow her to concentrate on her darling cats and books. However, when she inadvertently stumbles upon Mr. Gideon Abbott engaged in a clandestine activity during a dinner party, Adelaide finds herself thrust into a world of intrigue that resembles the plots in the spy novels she devours.

Former intelligence agent Gideon Abbott feels responsible for Adelaide after society threatens to banish her because of the distraction she caused to save his case. Hoping to return the favor, he turns to a good friend--and one of high society's leaders--to take Adelaide in hand and turn her fashionable.

When danger surrounds them and Adelaide finds herself a target of the criminals in Gideon's case, the spark of love between them threatens to be quenched for good--along with their lives.

My thoughts:I laughed throughout this book, which is not at all unusual when I read anything written by Ms. Turano.  From the very beginning we see Adelaide, perhaps a bit more than one might expect to see of a lady of her place in society. That scene had me laughing so hard, getting your bustle caught to where your undergarments are on display was mortifying to say the least.    Adelaide has been through the balls and seasons for quite some time; however, she really needs to find a match or be forever known as a spinster.

What I love about her is the fact that she doesn’t seem to be bothered by any of this.  All she wants are cats and books, and this is why I felt a connection to her.   However, she still needs to make a match, where we are treated to more funny events and even little more than anyone, even Adelaide could imagine.   

In typical Jen Turano style, she takes her readers on a funny ride through 1888 where we meet some loveable and some unsavory characters.  I loved everything about this delightful novel and am looking forward to the next one in the series.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.  Opinions are my own.