Protecting Her Heart (Matchmakers #3) by Nancy Campbell Allen, Book Review

Book Summary:

London, 1887

When newly graduated medical doctor Charlotte Duvall receives word that her father has died, she immediately leaves America and returns home to see to her family's estate. Among her father's possessions is a box of her late mother's letters, which feels like a balm to Charlotte's grief-stricken heart. But the letters contain some inconsistencies that suggest there was more to her mother's death than Charlotte had been told. She turns to the one man she trusts more than anyone—her treasured friend and director of London's police force, John Ellis.

John Ellis has harbored feelings for Charlotte ever since he first met her. Tucked into his heart are thoughts of her sharp mind, quick wit, and remarkable beauty. Though he has not yet found the courage to share his feelings with the young doctor, he is eager to help her in her hour of need.

Investigating the details of a death was not how Charlotte imagined she would find love, but as she and John work to unravel a dark web of secrets and lies, she finds herself relying on him more and more—and opening her heart to him in the process. 

As the danger draws ever closer, John vows to do everything in his power to protect Charlotte from harm. But he fears protecting her heart might come at the cost of breaking his own.

My Review:

This third installment in the Matchmakers series has off the charts suspense and swoonworthy romance! This is set during the Victorian era where women have more freedom and are advancing in society. Charlotte is a doctor and when she returns to England due to a mysterious letter from her father, she comes back to her circle of friends and cousins. And particularly her best friend, John. Cue swooning and sighing. The friendship to more trope is amazing and Allen does it so well! The suspense and mystery kept me on my toes and page turning until the very end! I loved the surprises and twists the story took and it made for an unputdownable story! Fans of romantic suspense, Victorian era, or just romance novels will love Protecting Her Heart! I received a complimentary copy of this book; all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Happy Reading!

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