Annabelle Granger, a down-on-her-luck woman with a string of failures behind her, inherits her eccentric grandmother's Chicago matchmaking business. Desperate to prove herself and salvage her chaotic life, Annabelle sets her sights on landing the city's most elusive bachelor as her star client: Heath Champion, the notoriously sharp and impossibly handsome sports agent. Heath, known for his cutthroat business acumen, is ironically seeking the perfect wife to complete his image of success. He needs an extraordinary matchmaker, but Annabelle, with her fiery red hair and accident-prone charm, is hardly what he envisioned. Yet, her unconventional methods and quirky appeal prove surprisingly compelling. As Annabelle endeavors to find Heath his ideal partner, their professional relationship soon sparks with unexpected tension and undeniable chemistry. With the whole city watching, Annabelle must navigate the demands of her toughest client and confront the possibility that the perfect match might be the one she least expected.
Critical Reception
"This beloved contemporary romance stands as a testament to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's ability to craft witty dialogue and compelling characters, earning it a devoted readership within the genre."