An Unwitting Alliance {Matchmaking Mamas Book 2} by Anneka R. Walker-Regency Book Review

 Book Summary

Cassandra Vail has but one objective at the Kellens’ ball: she must secure a proposal from her eminently suitable suitor. Instead, she finds her best-laid plans thwarted by another man―the handsome and thoroughly vexing Mr. Harwood. Thanks to his meddling, Cassandra is faced with an unthinkable consequence: her parents take matters into their own hands and betroth her to a complete stranger.

Tom Harwood meant only to deter a debutante from pursuing his friend. He wasn’t supposed to be entranced by her. He certainly wasn’t supposed to flirt with her. And he especially wasn’t supposed to engage the wrong woman entirely. To make matters worse, he’s offended Cassandra and before he has the opportunity to make amends, he finds himself the latest unwitting victim of the meddlesome Matchmaking Mamas. His parents have signed a contract for his hand in marriage, and it seems his mysterious betrothed is as opposed to the union as he is.

When the reluctant couple finally meets, they are shocked to realize they are not strangers after all. Can one miserable beginning be overcome, or has their future ended before it even begins?

Book Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Covenant Communications; First Edition (July 11, 2023)
• Genre: Regency Romance/Historical Romance
• Series: Matchmaking Mamas Book 2
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1524423483
• ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****

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My Review

A Matchmaker: one that arranges a match.

especially: one who tries to bring two unmarried individuals together in an attempt to promote a marriage.

 Yes, this series is about a group of matchmaking mamas who want what's best for their children. Their children see it as meddling. This is where the fun and humor start. Author Anneka Walker has a way of writing such wonderful and memorable scenes. There were many where I was LOL, even on a plane to visit family in Arizona. 

An Unwitting Alliance is the story of Tom Harwood and Cassandra Vail. They meet by accident and find themselves betrothed against their will. Unfortunately at their first meeting, things go wrong and Cassie doesn't like Tom at all. With a very humorous letter, Cassie tries to dissuade Tom from the betrothal and staying at her family's home. Once "Teasing Tom" gets there, he realizes how untrue the contents of the letter are.

Some of my favorite things in the book include:

• Misunderstanding at a ball
• The above-mentioned letter
• Cassandra's siblings
• A basket full of kittens
• The Rebels
• Tom's good deeds & path to healing
• Witty Dialogue
• Slow-burn Romance
• A long-awaited kiss

I loved how cute Tom and Cassandra are together. The chemistry is strong from the beginning. The journey for both Tom and Cassie is wonderfully told as they navigate an alliance between them, with The Rebels help. Little do they know where it would lead them. 

This series is now one of my favorites and one that you should read. An Unwitting Alliance is a heart-felt, banter-filled romance that will delight you as much as it did me.

****Meet Author Anneka R. Walker****

Anneka R. Walker is a best-selling author of historical and contemporary romance. With humor and an abundance of heart, she crafts uplifting stories you won't soon forget. She is the proud winner of the Swoony Award, the LDSPMA Praiseworthy Award, and winner of various chapter contests. Her books have received praise from Publishers Weekly, Historical Novel Society, Midwest Book Review, and Readers Favorite. She graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a Bachelor's degree in English and history and hopes to never stop learning. She is a wife, proud mother of five, lover of Jesus, connoisseur of chocolate, and believer in happy endings. 

Learn more about Anneka and her books

HERE: https://www.annekawalker.com/about.html

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Anneka Walker is an award-winning author raised by a librarian and an English teacher turned judge. After being fed a steady diet of books, she decided to learn about writing. 

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