Meeting Her Match was full mayhem and mysteries! I loved the fast paced adventures of Camilla and Owen. The constant banter and quick wit is refreshing and addictive. I was swept away with her story at the very beginning and loved to see the relationship develop. Definately a book I will read again. Loved it! I received a copy of the book from the author with no requirement to post a positive review.

I really enjoyed this addition to Jen Turano's matchmaking series! I liked that part of it took place in West Virginia and how Camilla was able to experience a world completely different from her own. Owen and Camilla balance each other out so well and their interactions with each other were so sweet.

Meeting her Match
Jen Turano

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 hilariously swooney stars

This was the funniest, sweetest, historical romcom I have ever read. The humor in this one was my favorite part. I laughed out loud so many times reading it.

I really enjoy when books mention book things, like tropes… Well, Meemaw, she nailed it with the enemies to lovers thing. Owen and his family was just the comedic relief I didn’t know I needed.

Camilla and Owen’s story was so much fun to see play out. Their meet-cute had me laughing. Camilla‘s prim and proper self in West Virginia.. after almost being abducted, and Owen sweeping in at just the right time.

If you love, sweet and swoony, romance, historical fiction, drama, and hilarious banter then you have to read this one.

I really loved this story, and I think it’s one of Jen’s funniest books yet.

Concerned about his rough around the edges sister, Owen Chesterfield travels from West Virginia to New York to ask Camilla to go back with him and work with his sister. After nearly being abducted, Camilla decides this is the perfect time to leave town.

Camilla has a knack for matching other couples, but after vowing she’ll never get married, the last thing she expected was to find a match for herself, especially with a man who both intrigues her and makes her want to throttle him.

What I loved:
Gilded Age
Dual POV
Protective hero
Fish out of water
Crazy shenanigans
The matchmaking
Sparkling banter
Dancing
Meemaw
The apple pie recipe
HEA

I adored both main characters. Their chemistry was great, and the verbal push and pull between them was fabulous. I loved all the quirky secondary characters, each adding so much humor and entertainment to the story.

This book beautifully blends together romance, comedy, family drama, and even a bit of danger and action. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a fun, fast-paced, and lighthearted romance.

I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.

This was such a fun Regency novel! Turano does an excellent job of combining humor, adventure, and romance. And since I don’t read a lot of historical fiction, it was fun to read about a new world.
Camilla was such a fun character. She had so much grit and intelligence, and I loved how she overcame being a fish out of water. She was such a fun mix of ladylike while still being willing to try everything that came with living in a farmtown. It was fun to see her come into herself in a new way. She had seemed very confident in herself, but she hadn’t really allowed herself to experience new things. I loved seeing how well she fit into Owen’s town.
Owen was such a sweetheart! He was definitely a bit clueless, but I feel like his straightforwardness worked well with Camilla. I thought it was really sweet how he looked after his family. His family was so fun and hilarious! They were so eccentric, and it was cute how they adopted Camilla.
I loved how adventure was wove into the story while still being really light hearted and fun. The characters made me laugh even in dangerous situations, and the romance was adorable! Owen and Camilla work so well together, and the HEA made me smile. I would definitely recommend this clean Regency romcom!
Content warnings: attempted kidnapping, guns/shooting

Thanks to the Bethany House Publishers, LibraryThing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano. I received this book for free in exchange for a review. The following review is my honest opinion.

Meeting Her Match was delightful and witty. I started giggling from the first chapter and continued throughout the book. The adorable cluelessness of Owen as well as the banter between the New Yorkers and the West Virginians made this a fun read. Also, I couldn't have asked for a better ending.

The only thing I disliked was the loooong conversations between the characters. Apparently, my attention span is lacking when it comes to paying attention to lengthy discussions. In spite of that, this was a wonderful story and I highly recommend.

I absolutely adored this book. A historical fiction novel, with some tension and humor, that was just a well-rounded novel.

Full of banter and wit, I couldn’t help but laugh throughout the story. Camilla and Owen’s relationship in and of itself was full of memorable parts. Then adding Owen’s family into the mix - it was golden.

The characters brought a fun dimension to this novel. I absolutely loved the characters - they were all so witty and made the story that much better. So many quotable moments that I really enjoyed!

The storyline just grabbed my attention. I just didn’t want for the story to finish. I need to check out the rest of the series now! And definitely find more novels by this author.

It’s a great book if you’re wanting a lighter historical fiction novel. Or even just looking for a good laugh. I definitely recommend this one.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from the Austenprose, Jen Turano, and BethanyHouse. However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.

Meeting Her Match was a wonderfully hilarious story about Camilla, a self-proclaimed matchmaker and spinster for life. After her heart was broken during her debut year, she’s settled into her spinster preferences and enjoys finding things to keep herself busy. That is until she meets Owen.

I gather that Camilla is rather comedic on her own, but the dynamic between Owen and herself always provides hilarious situations. They find themselves arguing over the funniest things, ending up in outlandish predicaments, and Owen’s proclivity with saying anything that is on his mind, has me snorting in very unladylike ways during the course of this book.

The humor is one of the best elements of this story, but also the sweet and gentle interactions between the characters. The entire reason Camilla is even with this family is to help Owen’s sister become more refined and earn her place back in the upper society of their West Virginia home. But her services end up being needed by everyone in town and she quickly makes a name for herself amongst this town.

Camilla’s character was inspirational in her constant dedication to challenging herself. Even though she comes from a wealthy family and has always had assistance with things in her life, she quickly and excitedly embraces the country life – even whitewashing fences!

An adorable adventure between Camilla and her strong, broad shouldered Owen that will have you laughing and smiling with every chapter!

A big round of applause for Jen Turano! What can I say? I LOVED this book! I just had to finish and ended up with only 4 hours of sleep. I definitely think this is one of her funniest books yet, and they’re all funny! I recall snorting several times.

I just adored both main characters. So much chemistry! I’m so glad Camilla realized how perfect Owen was for her. The supporting cast was everything- from Memaw to the animal menagerie, everyone added humor and something important to this delightful historical romcom. A bit of mystery and a dash of danger too, which I just loved.

Do yourself a favor and grab this book. A perfect light-hearted read with great characters, romance, and history.

I received a complementary copy of this book from the author and publisher. I was not asked to leave a positive review. My opinions are my own.

From the first page, Meeting Her Match is a fun and unique historical (Gilded Age) romance with witty banter and colorful characters.

A well-known matchmaker and one of New York’s Four Hundred, Camilla Pierpont is nearly abducted and is rescued by Owen Chesterfield. This awkward “meet-cute” results in Mr. Chesterfield asking Miss Pierpont to take his wayward sister under her wing and sponsor her. Knowing her life is in danger at home (in the Hudson Valley) Camilla accepts the offer to travel with Owen to West Virginia for her protection and to rehabilitate his sister. Camilla has suffered romantic heartbreak and has vowed never to marry, but she is charmed by Owen. However, danger follows Camilla and complicates everything.

Meeting Her Match is a fun and unique historical romance. A hilarious “meet-cute,” a strangers-to-lovers trope, and a daring rescue, are highlights of this engaging and adventure-filled story. Because this is a romance, we expect an HEA (happily ever after) but reaching that point is enjoyable and entertaining!

The sometimes quirky, unique, and memorable characters are the highlight of the story in my opinion! From the family members to the villain to Owen and Camilla, there is a colorful cast of characters and lively banter to enjoy.

If you enjoy a touch of humor in your reading, you will enjoy Jen Turano’s writing! This story is entertaining from the first page!

Fans of sweet romance, stories with humor and adventure, and colorful characters will enjoy Meeting Her Match. Although this is part of a series (which I didn’t know when I received the ARC), it can be read as a stand-alone. I never felt like I was missing something….and a few reviews remark that this one is the best of the series. So, don’t be afraid of jumping in here! I think you will enjoy this author and her humor!

Thanks @bethany_house @AustenProse for a complimentary e ARC of #MeetingHerMatch upon my request. All opinions are my own.

Meeting Her Match by Jen Turano is third in The Matchmakers series. Miss Camilla Pierpont is a renowned matchmaker and very influential member if the New York Four Hundred. She has vowed to never marry, but enjoys helping others find their happily ever after. Mr. Owen Chesterfield has heard of Miss Pierpont’s success and hopes to engage her to help his sister make her way in s West Virginia society. Owen is not known for his finesse, but wen Camilla is in trouble and has to leave New York she decides she would enjoy some time in West Virginia.

This is probably one of my favorite Jen Turano books, and my daughters agree! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to West Virginia in the Gilded Age. As one who has traveled through the area I enjoyed the engaging local characters, the beautiful setting, and the local colloquialisms. Camilla was a delightful heroine who surprised me with her flexibility, sweet nature, and ability to see the best in everyone. Owen was a gentleman with the biggest heart who I adored. The cast of side characters including family, friends, animals, and those who worked with the family were delightful and added so much to the story.

I appreciated the mystery, dialogue, banter and sweet romance which made this such a fun story! The author has a way of making me laugh and her books are so appealing to all ages. I highly recommend and hope you enjoy your visit in this wonderful story.

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

“YOU read romance novels?”

“I read everything, dear, which has opened up my world and lent me invaluable insight into this troublesome condition we call being human.”

A never ending thrill ride of witty banter and hilarious hijinks, Meeting Her Match will have you laughing out loud! Lovers of sparkling and amusing dialogue will enjoy the abundance of it in this book! Jen Turano excels at dialogue, but she also added some danger and heroic rescues in this one! Best of all, this funny romcom set in the gilded age also points directly to Jesus and his loving plans for His children, which makes this story inspiring and not just entertaining. I really enjoyed it!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I really did love it!

Oh my goodness, I think this is Jen’s funniest book yet! I giggled through the whole story. The mix of eccentric and hilarious characters and the story itself made this an absolute joy to read. I can’t wait for the audiobook to release because it will be hysterical to listen to. I will be buying audiobook as soon as it becomes available and it will be an immediate listen. A fantabulous read!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

This rollicking, Gilded Age romance whisks readers from New York City to Wheeling, West Virginia, at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. Jen Turano, known for her quirky, historical romances fills Meeting Her Match with hilarious verbal skirmishes between Camilla, a spinster and matchmaker of New York society and Owen Chesterfield, a wealthy Wheeling businessman, creating tension and turmoil. Camilla agrees to sponsor Owen’s unconventional sister Luella, who loves to fish, has a philanthropical bent, abhors frocks with bows, and has been shunned by the local society.
Camilla and her entourage arrive in Wheeling: Bernadette, her lady’s maid, Lottie, her paid companion, and Mr. Timkin, the butler. Fans of Downton Abbey’s Mr. Carson will appreciate the “butler brotherhood rule of proper behavior,” that Mr. Timkin often invokes. Camilla’s matchmaking days are revived as she becomes enamored with Owen’s family and their busy-body ways. West Virginia traditions and suspicions, not to be dismissed, play a real, but comical role in Owen’s Grandma Beulah’s plans. Hoping to prove worthy, Camilla’s competitive spirit shines as Beulah assigns daily challenges; chores like whitewashing fences and chicken coop shenanigans, all to sneak an apple pie recipe into Camilla’s possession. It’s apparently quite a powerful recipe! Local fare, river trout, potato pancakes and rhubarb pie are woven into the locals’ jargon as they relate sentiments and entertaining stories. Terms like “prickly, beyond the pale, and fit as a fiddle” lace this charming tale of Camilla, the spinster. While in the heavenly countryside of West Virginia refining Luella, learning parlor games such as Key of the King’s Garden and teaching the Star Quadrille, Camila’s “ennui” is kept at bay. Discover the charms of Owen, Camilla, and West Virginia in Jen Turano’s Meeting Her Match; brimming with themes of family, kinship, and camaraderie.

You know how you hate seeing a good book end? This is that book. I smiled and laughed throughout, and ended with a smile and contented sigh.

Jen's books are just fun, and WHERE does she come up with these names??? MURCHENDORFER??? Confusion and chaos and hilarity reign in this book, which I think is the best in the series. And I LOVED the other books in the series.

There's really nothing else to be said. If you want a really good laugh, get yourself this book. You could even read it as a standalone.

~I received a complimentary copy of this book. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.~

What a charming story!

When Owen Chesterfield travels all the way from West Virginia to ask Camilla her to help his wayward and outspoken sister, Camilla decides this is the perfect excuse to leave town as some threats from her past have found her once more.

Camilla has helped match lots of other couples, but certainly never expected to find one for herself, least of all in West Virginia and with a man who annoys her as much as he intrigues her.

What you'll love:
Gilded Age
dual POV
slow burn
fish out of water
all the matchmaking
witty banter
quadrille practice
Meemaw and Esmeralda
the apple pie recipe
daring rescues/protective hero
happily ever after

Oh, these characters! So many fun personalities and when all put together, it was one laugh after the other! Loved the witty dialogue and banter as only Jen Turano can do it! Poor Owen who is pretty clueless when it comes to woman but that only made him more endearing. I love the back and forth between him and Camilla!

Loved all the crazy shenanigans going on and this was a light, fun hearted read, even with the daring rescues and the kidnapping attempts, and was such a great ending to a fun series!

I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.

Last year I picked the previous book in this series, To Spark a Match and when I saw this one, I couldn’t help be get giddy with excitement. I simply adored the previous book! And this one did not disappoint.

Meeting Her Match follows Camilla Pierpont, who we’ve already met in the series, however, while I am familiar with her from the previous book, I can easily say each of these books in this series can be read as a standalone. While the characters from the earlier books are mentioned, our sole focus is the characters and the romance with a side of mystery in this book.

One of my favorite things about To Spark a Match was the banter between our main characters, which led to such an enjoyable read that left me smiling and giggling almost nonstop throughout the entire book. And Meeting Her Match follows that same vibe! Camilla Pierpont is considered to be one of the most influential members of New York Four Hundred and one of the most proper ladies, she can’t help but have her feathers ruffled by Owen Chesterfield who asks for her help with some social rehabilitation. I thought Owen was very sweet, especially with his lacking ability to talk to women. It was very entertaining to see him attempt to compliment Camilla and it came out like an insult. Their constant bantering was so entertaining to follow.

And even when these two weren’t bantering the events that occurred really were just amusing, to say the least. From the very beginning, I was captivated and curious about how things would play out. Right away we’re thrust into a curious situation with Camilla almost being abducted. And from then on, each event afterward was not one I could have seen coming. This was definitely not one that I found to be predictable.

If you enjoy historical romance books with lots of drama, humor, and a side of mystery, then definitely consider picking this one up!

4 1/2 out of 5 stars

I loved the sweet-swoony-slow burning romance between Camilla and Owen. Not only was there romance for the main characters, but befitting a story about a matchmaker, romance was in the air for multiple couples. There were also numerous animals attempting to upstage the humans in so many funny situations. As I’ve come to love with this author, there were many laugh out loud moments with a bunch of wonderfully quirky characters. In addition to witty banter and lots of romance, I was caught up in the mystery and villainy of the people intent on harming Camilla.

I received this book complimentary as a member of the author’s launch team. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.

Thank you to the author, Bethany House Publishers and Netgalley for this advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is book three in a series but it can be read as a standalone, although I think reading the other books will enrich the experience as there are frequent character crossovers.

Witty and lighthearted, set in Gilded Age New York and West Virginia. This book has everything: romance, comedy, family drama, history lessons, and even a little bit of action. I laughed out loud at the antics of the Chesterfield family, and swooned for Camilla and Owen ☺️

Found a new author to watch out for in Jen Turano. Didn't know historical romances can be this fun!

Made me crave for apple pie!

I am a longtime Jen Turano fan. I recommend her books quite frequently, especially to those who are looking for a fun, lighthearted read or a book to get them over a reading slump. I will be a bit more cautious about recommending this one. Meeting Her Match goes beyond fun and lighthearted into corny and silly. The interesting mystery of identifying would-be-kidnappers quickly fell to the wayside until the last quarter of the book. I would especially caution residents of Appalachia and those who hold the region in special affection. I do look forward to Turano's next book. She has too many wonderful books under her belt for me not to anticipate another wonderful one.

I am grateful to have received a complimentary copy of Meeting Her Match from Bethany House via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.