The Pinkerton Matchmaker

Series · 61

books · 2018-2020

By Rebecca Connolly, Nerys Leigh, Kate Marie Clark, and more

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The Pinkerton Matchmaker

2018

Pairing prospective lady Pinkerton detectives with rough and ready agents? What could possibly go wrong? Head of the Denver Pinkerton office, Archie Gordon, has been tasked with hiring female agents. The problem? They need to be trained by existing agents while solving cases. Alone and unchaperoned. In 1871. The solution? Have each pair marry temporarily, for the duration of the case. If Archie can convince his reluctant agents and the even more reluctant women to agree, that is. One thing is certain, it won't be dull. And the couples might even find love on the road to adventure. If they don't kill each other first. This is a sweet romance that ends on a cliffhanger. Each book in the Pinkerton Matchmaker series is a stand-alone book, but you can read them in order to fully enjoy the series: The Pinkerton Matchmaker – Christine Sterling & Marianne Spitzer An Agent for Lucy – Amelia Adams An Agent for Regina – Marianne Spitzer An Agent for Wilhelmina - Sophie Dawson An Agent for Claudette – Christine Sterling An Agent for Audrey - Laura Beers An Agent for Victoria - Kate Marie Clark An Agent for Elizabeth - Julia Ridgmont An Agent for Cecily - Marie Higgins An Agent for Charity - Patricia PACJAC Carroll An Agent for Diana - Rebecca Connelly An Agent for Belle - Nerys Leigh An Agent for Ada - H.L. Roberts An Agent for Arielle - Parker J. Cole

An Agent for Lucy

2018

Lucy Haskell is returning home to Denver after four years of living abroad in China. She's eager to see everything that has changed in her absence and to start the next chapter of her life. When her dear friend and traveling companion Delphine Collins goes missing without a trace in Chinatown, Lucy realizes she's in a unique position to help, and she decides to apply to become a Pinkerton agent. Jed Green isn't sure what he thinks about ladies joining the agency. He knows from personal experience that it's dangerous work, and he can't imagine putting a woman in those kinds of situations. When he's asked to train a new female agent, he agrees reluctantly, but when he's asked to marry her for propriety's sake? That's another thing altogether - a preposterous thing. Before Jed and Lucy can concentrate on their case, they must discover if they can work together. Then they must resolve their new feelings so they can work on the case. An Agent for Lucy is book one of an exciting new series featuring Pinkerton agents and their brides. Be sure to grab every one of them!

An Agent for Wilhelmina

2018

Wilhelmina Cutler had wanted to be a Pinkerton agent ever since she moved in with her aunt and uncle who was an agent himself. Now’s her chance. They are hiring women in the Denver Pinkerton Detective Agency. Already trained in most of the skills needed, Mina is confident she can handle any case they assign her. Reece Galway is a veteran agent who has worked from the Denver office since the end of the Civil War. When his boss tells him his future employment hinges on marrying a woman aspiring to be an agent he nearly quits. He’s never had a partner and doesn’t want one, especially some rookie woman who knows nothing about how to be a detective. There’s something about his new wife. She seems to attract danger, yet is able to stave it off. She’s stiff and overly polite and sometimes rather sarcastic. And she doesn’t like his attitude. Heading to San Francisco to solve an insurance fraud case, Reece and Mina butt heads. Can they work together to solve the case, or will their enmity make it impossible? Will this marriage continue once they are back in Denver or will either one demand an annulment?

An Agent for Regina

2018

Regina Caulfield was unhappy with the choices facing her in her life and with her step-mother’s overbearing attitude. She dreamed of adventures and finding a job in law enforcement unheard of for a lady in 1871. Luke Tucker was a seasoned Pinkerton agent and a ladies’ man. He loved his job as an agent and the freedom of working cases alone. When Regina saw an editorial about the Denver offices of the Pinkerton National Detective Agency hiring women, she decided it was fate. Neither Regina or Luke were ready for the new rule: newly hired female agents must marry an agent for their first case assignment. Could an independent female agent and a protective male agent find love or will their marriage of convenience end in disaster? This is the third book in the Pinkerton matchmaker series. The first two books, An Agent for Lucy and An Agent for Wilhelmina are available now.

An Agent for Claudette

2018

An optimistic widow longing for freedom. A roguish womanizer longing to settle down. Thrown together, they must solve a case that could split them apart forever. Determined to make her mark as a Pinkerton Agent, Claudette LeBas leaves everything she knows and sets out on a new adventure. When she meets Bronson Wauneka, one of the best trackers in the Pinkerton’s arsenal, his unsettling good looks and charm make her rethink her own goals in life. When she discovers she has to marry her trainer, she wonders if she's signing up for more than she bargained for. Tired of his womanizing moniker, Bronson is ready to embrace his future and train the optimistic widow as a Pinkerton Agent. But marrying her – even in name only – makes him take a look at his life and he finds that he wants a woman by his side. When love is on the line, can they both do their jobs and continue to stay alive? This is a sweet romance that discusses some delicate topics such as slavery, human trafficking and the treatment of people of color in the post-Civil War western states. Each book in the Pinkerton Matchmaker series is a stand-alone book, but you can read them in order to fully enjoy the series: The Pinkerton Matchmaker – Christine Sterling & Marianne Spitzer An Agent for Lucy – Amelia Adams An Agent for Regina – Marianne Spitzer An Agent for Wilhelmina - Sophie Dawson An Agent for Claudette – Christine Sterling An Agent for Audrey - Laura Beers An Agent for Victoria - Kate Marie Clark An Agent for Elizabeth - Julia Ridgmont An Agent for Cecily - Marie Higgins An Agent for Charity - Patricia PACJAC Carroll An Agent for Diana - Rebecca Connelly An Agent for Belle - Nerys Leigh An Agent for Ada - H.L. Roberts An Agent for Arielle - Parker J. Cole

An Agent for Audrey

2018

When heiress Audrey Hardwick is given the opportunity to become a Pinkerton Agent, she wholeheartedly leaves her life in Cincinnati behind and sets out for a new adventure. But her mission turns into mayhem when she meets Agent Warren Rockwell, a former gunslinger, who is too stubborn – and handsome – for his own good. Will she succeed in proving her worth as an agent, and as a woman, or will Warren always view her as his reluctant partner? As one of Pinkerton’s top agents, Warren must marry the hard-headed Hardwick due to a new rule that has been implemented at the Denver office: Newly hired female agents must marry an agent for their first case assignment. Audrey’s beauty and her pampered background has him so frustrated that he doesn’t know whether to scold her… or just kiss her good and hard. Can he learn to trust her enough to change his independent nature? Falling in love just isn’t that easy.

An Agent for Victoria

2018

A desperate woman, determined to prove her worth to the agency. An ex-outlaw and seasoned agent who only works alone. When Mr. Archibald orders a marriage for the sake of the case (and agency), will these two be able to keep things strictly business, or will their marriage turn into something to last? When Victoria Gordon finds out her brother, Detective Archibald Gordon, is pairing his agents with wives in an effort to integrate women into the field, she can’t pass up the opportunity to join the Pinkertons. Besides living a life on the outside, always looking in, Victoria’s admired one particular agent—Mav Jones—for far too long. With the help of her brother’s secretary, Victoria finds a way to scheme her way into the agency, but can she scheme her way into the heart of one of the agency’s most dangerous men? Mav Jones isn’t happy about the idea of female agents; he’s known too many silly women. So when Archie convinces Mav to marry for the sake of a case, Mav agrees but only under certain conditions. He determines the marriage is strictly business, but his new wife is surprisingly familiar, all too beautiful, and in deeper trouble than she realizes. Thrust into the 1871-San Francisco world of stolen and smuggled goods, enemies and allies, truth and lies, can Mav and Victoria navigate their way without falling into harm’s way and into each other’s arms? Read more books by Kate Marie Clark: Hearts of the West Series: 1. Heart of Gold 2. Imitations of a Lady 3. A Chance at her Heart 4. Lessons in Civility The Pinkerton Matchmaker Series: 1. An Agent for Victoria 2. An Agent for Delilah A Kansas Crossroads Story Series: 1. A Promised Heart

An Agent for Elizabeth

2018

Life for eighteen-year-old Elizabeth Stone was going smoothly until her mother died and the man she’d been in love with for years suddenly disappeared. Now he’s back in town, but only for a short visit, and he still thinks of her as a kid sister. What will it take to make him notice her as a woman? Tainted by his undercover work, Pinkerton agent Stephen Randall wants what is best for his childhood friend—and it isn’t him. Brushing off Beth’s advances seems like the best plan. That is, until she is mistaken for a female outlaw wanted for robbery and murder. Now they must work together to find her nemesis and clear her name, and the only way to do that is for Beth to become a Pinkerton agent herself—and marry Stephen. But with the case—and their attraction—heating up, will Stephen realize his love for her in time to save her? An Agent for Elizabeth is the seventh book in The Pinkerton Matchmaker series. Be sure to grab your copy and then look for the next exciting installment in the series!

An Agent for Cecily

2018

There’s only one way to escape Cecily Sheldon’s insane family – take on someone else’s identity. Along with this new identity comes a new job. Of course, to become a Pinkerton Agent, she must marry a male agent who will train her. Now she needs to keep her true identity hidden from Broderick Tanner for fear he’ll arrest her along with her father and brothers. Perhaps living a double life wasn’t a good choice after all.

An Agent for Charity

2018

Charity’s escapades have only been between the pages of books, Seth is a man with a temper. Together, they just might discover the love they’ve been looking for. Charity found the ad to become a Pinkerton detective and knew it was her chance to break out of the pages of the books she read and live a life of adventure. She knew all about being a detective. She’d read countless books about it. After all, how hard could it be? Seth is a good Pinkerton detective. A little rough on the outlaws that he brings in. It’s his temper. When lead detective, Archie Gordon, demands his agents are to be paired with new recruits, Seth is disgusted. When he finds out they’re women, he’s ready to quit. Except he’s broke. And then when he finds out he has to marry her. Well, there just aren’t any words just the hope she’ll quit. Thrown together on a case with a secretive client, a mysterious stranger, and mail order brides present a harrowing adventure with surprises. A sweet historical romance.

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An Agent for Diana

2018

Diana Gleason is determined to prove herself as a capable, confident, and essential Pinkerton agent, now that the agency had decided to bring women into their ranks. She’ll do anything to accomplish her assignment, even if it means marrying her partner and training agent. Wyatt McGrath is a handsome, charming, experienced agent, filled with Texas politeness and the patience to teach Diana what she needs to know. But the more they get involved in the undercover investigation assigned to them, the more she discovers that her partner has secrets, and those secrets haunt him. More than that, those secrets could get in the way of their mission, and put them in danger. With growing feelings for Wyatt, and something to prove, Diana must decide if the mission comes before her partner, or if there is any way to save both.

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An Agent for Belle

2018

Marriage is the last thing Belle wants, but she’ll have to get married to avoid it. When Isabelle Wood answers a newspaper advertisement for female Pinkerton detectives, it seems the perfect way to avoid her parents’ desire for her to wed… until she discovers she has to marry her training agent for the duration of her first case. It would be easier if her temporary husband, Valentine Stevens, wasn’t so ridiculously charming and attractive. But all they have to do is stop whoever is sabotaging a burlesque show in Cheyenne, and then she can go back to being happily unattached. Surely she can resist temptation for that long. But with criminals on the loose, the glamorous lead actress taking an interest in Val, and a hefty dose of stage fright, Belle’s first case is going to be far from easy. Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order.

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An Agent for Arielle

2019

A mulatto heiress, a former slave, and the case that tests their resolve... Mulatto heiress Arielle Bradford refuses to marry the politician her father has chosen for her. When she sees an advertisement that the Pinkerton agency in Denver, Colorado is looking for female recruits, it seems like the perfect escape plan. And then she discovers she has to marry her training agent. Former slave and Union spy Caleb Smith is leery of his beautiful but fiery partner's ability to be a good agent, but when a prominent Negro politician receives a threat on his life, it's up to both of them to find the would-be killer. Can a woman who has never known shackles of slavery and a man who has never taken his freedom lightly not only work together, but maybe even find love?

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An Agent for Anna

2019

Anna Gray has exhausted herself taking care of her family. Try as she might, she simply doesn't know how to meet the needs of her ailing mother, her self-centered sister, and her distracted father. She longs for some help, and perhaps even an escape, but there doesn't seem to be an answer to her dilemma. Liam Mason, experienced Pinkerton detective, has returned to his Denver home after being away in New York City. His first case with the Denver office sounds like just what he needs - a protection detail to escort a young lady to England to be married. There's a catch, though - he needs to bring a female agent along to be a companion to that young lady, and he needs to be married to the agent. The only girl he can imagine himself marrying is Anna Gray, one of his good friends from college, but he hasn't even seen her in quite some time. Is she still free, and would she consider becoming his wife just so he can fulfill his assignment? If anything were to happen to her . . . Each book in the Pinkerton Matchmaker series is a stand-alone book, but you can read them in order to fully enjoy the series: The Pinkerton Matchmaker - Christine Sterling & Marianne Spitzer An Agent for Lucy - Amelia Adams An Agent for Regina - Marianne Spitzer An Agent for Wilhelmina - Sophie Dawson An Agent for Claudette - Christine Sterling An Agent for Audrey - Laura Beers An Agent for Victoria - Kate Marie Clark An Agent for Elizabeth - Julia Ridgmont An Agent for Cecily - Marie Higgins An Agent for Charity - Patricia PACJAC Carroll An Agent for Diana - Rebecca Connelly An Agent for Belle - Nerys Leigh An Agent for Arielle - Parker J. Cole

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An Agent for Evelynn

2019

Evelynn Tanner, the local preacher’s daughter, has made one too many mistakes. Apparently, marching into a brothel to confront her unfaithful beau is considered unacceptable behavior for an unwed young lady, and her father has turned her out of his home! Evelynn must now find a means to support herself. Her cousin, Broderick Tanner, is a Pinkerton Agent, and she manages to convince him that she’d make an excellent addition to the agency’s female ranks. After all, Broderick’s wife, Cecily, is a Pinkerton as well. On the train ride to Denver, Evelynn meets Graham Morgan, another agent – and an irritating one at that. In the midst of an argument, she falls off the back of the train, and Graham selflessly jumps off to save her. Evelynn quickly finds herself falling for this charming protector, but will he be true to her? Or is he really just another dishonest snake like the last man she’d loved?

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An Agent for Delilah

2019

A seasoned agent, dreading the prospect of marrying to keep his job, and a feisty woman determined to make her own way in life. Will they learn to trust each other and find their own happy ending? Delilah Fulmer is bent on escaping the rowdy home of her childhood. With little to recommend herself besides scrappiness and grit, she answers an ad to become a Pinkerton agent. But after she arrives at the Denver office, Delilah finds out a rare stipulation for her employment—she must marry her trainer. And not just any trainer, but the man she bested in a friendly wager. Jack Davis takes the news of marrying a female agent like most of the other men employed by the Denver Pinkerton Office—with complete dread. However, when a feisty and particularly lovely woman shows up a day early, Jack begins to warm to the idea. But when so much is on the line, including their very lives as they try to catch a dangerous gang of outlaws, will Delilah and Jack be able to put away foolish pride for a chance at lasting happiness? Read more books by Kate Marie Clark: Hearts of the West Series: 1. Heart of Gold 2. Imitations of a Lady 3. A Chance at her Heart 4. Lessons in Civility The Pinkerton Matchmaker Series: 1. An Agent for Victoria 2. An Agent for Delilah A Kansas Crossroads Story Series: 1. A Promised Heart

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An Agent For Delaney

2019

Delaney Schnell is no stranger to hard work and to taking care of herself. She applied to be one of the first female Pinkerton Agents in the Denver office. While she is thrilled to work a case where her education and talents will be put to use, she’s less than thrilled to have to marry her trainer. But Delaney has been through worse, and if this is what it takes, then she will endure. Griff Picard transferred from the Chicago office after the Great Chicago Fire. He isn’t thrilled to have a partner - especially one inexperienced and female. When he’s told he must marry her or be out of a job, he reluctantly gives in. Delaney and Griff have to learn to work together, but first, they have to learn to live as husband and wife. Can true love be found by two people so different? And will the detectives be able to solve the case before more people die?

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An Agent for Darcy

2019

Widow Darcy Spencer abhors the very idea of marriage, but to become a Pinkerton agent, she must marry her trainer. She's assured that it's in name only, so she begrudgingly takes the position. Although her new husband is infuriating, she’s determined to prove herself worthy as an agent – and as a person. Agent Porter Shaw can’t help but tease his tight-lipped, stubborn bride. She keeps her secrets locked up so dang tight that even his usual charm fails to break through her defenses. When they are assigned a case at a cattle ranch in the Rocky Mountains, they quickly discover that someone is very serious about keeping their own secrets buried. Can a jaded widow and a cocky agent learn to work together, and maybe even find love?

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An Agent for Arabella

2019

Arabella needs a job to pay for her sister's medical care in Denver. Arabella goes to the Pinkerton Headquarters and is hired easily enough. Then she is paired with Gerard Fletcher. One man she never wanted to see again. Worse, she is expected to marry him to keep the job. Gerard Fletcher has debts to pay. Tired of running his own private detective agency, he decides he'd rather have a paycheck and goes to the Pinkerton Headquarters in Denver for a job and is quickly hired. Then he sees Arabella. They are paired and married. Great. She's beautiful even if she does have an attitude. Then he gets the case and his world crumbles. He and Arabella are to find his old partner and catch him in a swindle. Great. Gerard is to catch the very man that he swindled years ago. Love Never Fails even as Gerard and Arabella do in this sweet romance.

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An Agent for Jessica

2019

To guard his heart or protect two little girls . . . Is he willing to risk it all? 1871 Pinkerton detective Chas Bryant's last job for the agency is supposed to be easy—deliver a cache of stolen items back to Mount Vernon after recovering them from profiteers. Soon, however, Chas discovers that nothing in this case is simple. When he’s called upon to search for a little girl gone missing after her parents are murdered, there’s only one woman who can help him . . . but he’ll need to make her his wife in order to complete the investigation. Jessica Flanders is only trying to rescue her younger sister from a fate bleaker than death. How can the powers that be possibly think that separating them from each other is a good idea? Jessica made a dying promise to her parents. Now she needs Chas’s help to get her sister back, but when they dig deeper into the matter, they discover another little girl with an even greater need for being rescued. Soon it becomes clear that someone else is searching for the missing girl, too. Can they keep her safe until the case is solved and the murderers are caught? If so, Chas and Jessica will need to forge a bond that is stronger than the evil forces surrounding them, and in the process, a love that will never be lost. Read each of the Pinkerton Matchmaker stories in any order. These agents give the phrase "married to your work" a whole new meaning!

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An Agent for Alexandra

2019

Alexandra Drake is determined that her spoiled, Southern upbringing will have no effect on her new life as one of the few female Pinkerton agents. Tucker Waite is convinced that the wealthy heiress has no idea what she is in for and will get him killed. From the moment they say ‘I do’ and marry for the sake of their first assignment in Oregon, Alexandra will not let Tucker order her around, and Tucker refuses to let Alexandra have her own way. When every battle between them creates sparks, and every step in their mission puts them in danger, will they be able to avoid igniting something that could jeopardize both themselves and the innocent lives they're trying to save?

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An Agent for Clara

2019

Falling in love could risk more than just their hearts. Women aren’t supposed to fight crime, not in 1871. But solving mysteries is all Clara has ever wanted to do, so when the Pinkerton detective agency advertises for new female recruits, she jumps at the chance. Not even having to marry her training agent for the duration of her first case fazes her, although Tobias Campbell is overly serious and a little unusual. Clara is exceptionally good with people. She’ll get him to him to loosen up before the case is over. But when the search for a missing woman forces them into the dangerous underworld of New York’s notorious gangs, Clara and Tobias must learn to rely on each other. Because it’s not only their hearts that are on the line. It’s their lives. Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order.

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An Agent for Laurel

2019

Laurel Wellington will do anything to get out of the family business. When her father demands she infiltrate the Pinkerton National Detective Agency as a spy to locate an artifact of his interest, she agrees. For her, it’s an opportunity for freedom. Ransom Williams has been a Pinkerton Agent, a man of honor, and loyal to the company for seven years. But those attributes are put to the test when he learns his next assignment is to train and protect a new female recruit by marrying her. How can Laurel gain her freedom if Ransom finds out she and her father are the very thieves he's looking for? Can she choose between duty to her father—and duty to her husband? With so many lies between them, how can she possibly continue as a Pinkerton agent?

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An Agent for Carolina

2019

Carolina Birmingham is a caregiver for her ill father, but upon his death she applies for the job to become a Pinkerton agent after seeing an advertisement in the paper. She has always dreamed of being one and now she has her chance. Ned Lewis doesn't think much about training a woman agent. He doesn't even mind the marriage part as long as the female agent is able to pull her weight. When the circus comes to town, the two are in charge of finding an assassin who is using the circus as a cover for murder. With Ned's efficient skills at finding a needle in a haystack and Carolina's many disguises, will they find out who the assassin is in time to save the famous Priscilla Marlowe from an assassin's bullet? As they say, the show must go on, but who will pull the final curtain - the assassin or the Pinketons?

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An Agent for Opal

2019

Opal Cahill was raised as the only girl in a family full of rough and tumble men. They taught her to ﬁght and survive and taught her to push aside fantasies, because reality is as harsh as the rough side of a cat’s tongue. But she could never let go of reading about adventures of life in the west and dreaming that she might one day become a Pinkerton agent, like her hero, Kate Warne. But when her father passes, she’s stuck living in Atlantic City with her cousin who sometimes has them living in rundown shacks and sometimes, high end hotels. Until one day, that odd lifestyle catches up with them both. When Opal must choose a place to go out west, she heads to the Pinkerton oﬃce in Denver in the hopes that they might still interview her though it’s months after they originally advertised they were accepting applicants. Caleb Wade has just come back from going deep undercover. He returns to the Pinkerton oﬃce and runs into one of the most stubborn, frustrating, and interesting women he’s ever met. When he ﬁnds out that she’s not only his new partner but his new wife, he digs in his heels before he decides to treat it as another undercover act. Together the two travel to Ohio to help Archie’s good friend and owner of the Turner Theater deal with an arsonist who has already succeeded in burning down the theater once and threatens to do it again. Both Caleb and Opal must learn to get past their stubborn ways and work together in order to capture the person who threatens not only the building but the lead actress as well. Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order.

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An Agent for Rosalie

2019

Her father was gunned down by a ruthless gang. Enraged, Rosalie Addis leaves behind everything she knows, including her fiancé, to become a bounty hunter. She rounds up the members of the gang, one-by-one, until only the elusive leader remains. Hell-bent on vengeance, her heart is not prepared when her betrothed, Paden Brooks, shows up with the tip she's been waiting for. The only catch is that she must marry him. Paden Brooks has a plan: convince Rosalie to marry him, train her to become a Pinkerton agent, then never let her go! For four years, he's waited for his beloved to return to him. Finally, when a tip arrives at The Pinkerton Detective Agency, he knows this is his chance to bring her home. However, he quickly discovers Rosalie is not the same girl he knew and loved so long ago. Will that alter his plan? When the time comes for Rosalie to make a choice, will she choose vengeance or Paden?

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An Agent for Claudia

2019

Claudia Cummings will do anything to keep her family’s plantation from falling into her greedy cousin’s hands – even going as far as accepting a business arrangement – a marriage in name only. However, she must make her family and friends believe she and Blake are happily married. Now the trick is trying to stop her heart from getting involved. Pinkerton Agent, Blake Bentley, has been ignoring his superior’s telegrams about training a female agent as most of the other agents were doing. Of course, Blake would have to marry the woman, which is something he never thought he’d do. But when tracking his latest criminal, he meets the very impudent and extremely lovely Miss Cummings, he quickly changes his mind about marriage. Besides, she would be able to help him catch his thief, as long as she doesn’t try to catch his heart, as well.

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An Agent for Emily

2019

Emily Gray knows she's selfish and conceited, but she didn't realize how much that would ruin her chances of a good marriage until she was released from her courtship with Jeremy Tobler. Now she's the subject of gossip and of pity, and she fears she'll never have the kind of life she desires and deserves. When Jeremy finds himself in trouble and turns to the Pinkertons for help, Emily is in the perfect position to help him, but she's not sure she should. After all, he was the cause of her great embarrassment, but she's willing to put that to the side—for a price. Agent Todd Wilcox has been brought in from the New York office to help on this case, and he finds himself stuck in the middle of this battle of wills. It would be easy for him to do his job and move on, and yet there's something about Miss Gray that appeals to him. A lavish house party, a missing guest, and ten thousand dollars at stake . . . just another day at the Pinkerton office, it would seem.

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An Agent for Rilla

2019

Rilla doesn’t want a husband, but she wants to be a Pinkerton Agent. Morgan wants to keep his job, so he must marry her. The Pinkerton Matchmaker strikes again. Rilla’s experience growing up in a traveling theater troupe, taught her that men considered women property. Now she was going to be married and she’s not going to let her temporary husband treat her that way. Then she meets Morgan. Denver Pinkerton agent, Morgan Weston, reluctantly agrees to marry and take his wife on the case and keep her out of danger. He just hopes an event from his past doesn’t come to light. Will they find the stolen gold they are sent to recover? If they find it, can they get it back to Denver safely? Will her beliefs about men and his issue with his past allow them to work successfully together? Will they ever reveal their thoughts about the other or keep their feelings to themselves?

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An Agent for Hallie

2019

1872 - The Western frontier is a vast land of opportunities, exploration . . . and dinosaur bones? Living the life of a nomad wasn’t Hallie Whittier’s first choice. From the time she was young, she learned to go along with her father’s latest adventure. But what she really longed for was a roof and four walls. A home to call her own. Just when she thinks she’s obtained one, Archie Gordon, head agent of the Denver Pinkerton Office, comes to her with a request. Go on a dinosaur fossil hunt with one of his top agents. Oh, and marry him, too. Simple. Or so he thinks. Jeffrey Moore considers himself a good tracker, and better yet, one of Archie Gordon’s best agents. What he doesn’t consider to be good or right is the mandate that he marry a female agent and train her. When he and Hallie are sent to meet up with a paleontologist and his excavation team in Wyoming Territory, he wonders if this is the case that will do him in. Good thing he’s got Hallie to help him unravel their client's daughter's puzzling behavior. Now all he has to worry about is not getting himself killed by falling off a cliff or getting caught in a buffalo stampede. Or falling in love with his new bride. Who knew that an agent's life could be so hard?

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An Agent for Kitty

2019

To find her happiness, she'll first have to find her courage. Kitty is the first to admit that she is far from brave, and applying to the Pinkerton Detective Agency to become one of their new female agents is the most daring thing she’s ever done. Her fragile resolve almost fails her when she discovers she must marry her training agent for the duration of her first case, but Ben Riley turns out to be caring and fun, and outrageously flirtatious. And even though she knows he’s not serious, she can’t help enjoying his attention. On the case of a stolen dinosaur skull in the Utah wilderness, her confidence grows. But so do her feelings for Ben. And Kitty begins to wonder if what she should really be afraid of is a broken heart. Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order.

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An Agent for Clementine

2019

Clementine Fenton was betrothed for years to a man she’d never met, pushing off the nuptials for as long as possible. When her family goes behind her back and she discovers that her marriage is impending – she makes a break for it! Running away to join the Pinkerton Agency, she’d longed for a life of adventure and independence. Jericho Buchannan knew this day was coming and dreaded it with every fiber in his being – he was going to be shackled into a loveless marriage with a woman he’d never seen before. He was at the precipice of his new career as an agent, something his father couldn’t understand. Jericho knew his duty was to take over the family business, but yearned for a last hurrah before settling down. Hidden identities, an infamous robbery, and a sudden marriage make for one sweet & tender adventure! \\\* Each book in the Pinkerton Matchmaker series is a stand-alone book.

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An Agent for Penelope

2019

A refined bookworm determined never to marry; a pugilist and seasoned agent determined to work alone; the case that will test their tenacity. Penelope Chapman’s youngest sister leaves town with a traveling preacher and Penny is sure something is wrong. She goes to the only person she’s sure can help her get to the bottom of it – her twin sister, Marianne. She hopes Marianne will convince the Pinkerton Detective Agency to get involved. What she didn’t count on was the gruff bare-knuckled fighter that appeared to have more bruises than sense who is assigned to the case. Angus Hightower was avoiding the Pinkerton Denver office at all costs since the policy on marrying male agents to the new female agents. He becomes a bare-knuckle fighter for a case until a scandal sends him back to Denver. One look at Penelope Chapman and He dives into the temporary marriage with the intention of solving his case, finding the girl, and impressing his new wife. Will Penny and Gus find the youngest Chapman girl before it is too late? What happens when they discover that Angus’ scandal and their case is tied together, and the danger is more than either of them realized? When the danger finds Penny will Angus be able to save her, or will his love and fists not be enough? Read more by Christine Sterling Read the Black Hill Brides Romances: 1. Her Secret Past 2. Her Secret Baby 3. Her Secret Shame 4. Her Secret Love 5. Her Secret Husband Read the Silverpines Romances: 1. Wanted: Medicine Man 2. The Coffin Maker 3. Wanted: Gravedigger 4. Snowbound 5. Wanted: Redemption 6. Changing Seasons Read the Proxy Bride Romances: 1. A Bride for Jeremiah 2. A Bride for Elijah 3. A Bride for Benjamin Read the Pinkerton Matchmaker Romances: 1. The Pinkerton Matchmaker 2. An Agent for Claudette 3. An Agent for Penelope 4. An Agent for Marianne Read the Holiday Romances 1. Wynter's Bride 2. A Cozy Mitten Christmas

#39

An Agent for Cari

2019

A woman who breaks all the rules - A man who lives by them - Can opposites attract while bringing down a notorious swindler before he kills again? Cari Kyllikki won't allow her disability to hinder her dream of becoming a Pinkerton Detective. She has become a master of hiding her daily struggles. What she didn't count on was the Pinkerton Agent who is determined to uncover her secrets. All of them! Michael Durango works strictly by the book; there is no deviating even a little bit. When he finds out what his new wife is hiding, he has a decision to make—tell the agency and risk her losing her job or keep her secret and complete the case. If only he could tear his thoughts away from her long enough to decide. What does Michael do to protect his partner and solve the case? Will their suspect kill again, or turn his attention to the Pinkertons on his trail? Will Michael and Cari find love along the way, or will her secret tear apart everything they believe? This book was written to honor a special friend - Cari Lopez Bryan Dedicated to her extraordinary strength and will. No matter what obstacles come her way, she punches them with a mighty fist and moves the mountains in front of her! A portion of the proceeds from this book will be used to help her personally in her fight against Colorectal Cancer! Cari, you are an inspiration to so many. You have no idea how much of a powerhouse you are. Fight CRC https://fightcolorectalcancer.org

#41

An Agent for Frances

2019

Pinkerton Agent Vincent Brooks wants only one thing – to stop the southern rebels from uprising and creating another war. His assignment is to be the temporary sheriff of Bonham, Texas, which seems easy enough… until he runs across a woman he’d met eight months earlier, Francis Carlton, sneaking around in the dark, spying on the bank. Not only is the confounded woman following him around and prying into his Pinkerton business, but she has a strange way of filling his mind with desirous thoughts that shouldn’t be there. He can’t be distracted, and yet she seems to accomplish being his greatest diversion quite well. Frances Carlton is determined to show Agent Brooks that she would make an excellent Pinkerton agent. Eventually, she’d make him a wonderful wife, too. However, the stubborn man refuses her help, and he reminds her of that every time she gets in his way. It’s difficult to focus on catching the outlaws when Vincent is around since he seeks out her kisses almost on a daily basis. Now it is up to her to change his mind – and his heart.

#42

An Agent for Alexina

2019

Alexina Kimball is an experienced Pinkerton Agent, and arguably one of the best agents at the Chicago office. She works alone and always catches the bad guys. However, everything changes when she's transferred to the Denver office and is assigned a partner. Finally, Dawson Wayne’s dream of becoming a Pinkerton Agent is becoming a reality. The only catch is that he must marry his trainer… a beautiful, infuriating woman. Together, they're sent to the small town of Hidden Ditch, Kansas. Their case: discover the whereabouts of two schoolteachers who've gone missing. As the stakes increase, can Alexina and Dawson work together to solve the case, or are they both too stubborn to recognize that there is more on the line than just the missing schoolteachers? Can two headstrong agents learn to trust each other’s instincts when love is on the line?

#43

An Agent for Gillian

2019

Two wrongs don’t make a right – or do they? Gillian Jameson had lost her world when her husband died. Alone, scared, and desperate for something to fill the emptiness in her soul- she turns to the Pinkerton Agency for help. What she never expected was to be married again, especially to a man like Cade Malone. Cade had a recklessness to him that was born of sheer desperation. His wife and child were gone. He was running from memories that haunted him with every breath and nightmares that plagued him each night. What he needed was a reason to go on- and it certainly wasn’t in the form of a new partner. Can two broken souls form a bond between them? Will seeing another person who is struggling to deal with the trauma in their lives be just the thing to help old wounds heal – or would falling for each other simply create another emotional scar that is just too great to bear?

#44

An Agent for Savannah

2019

Savannah Lockwood dreams of living a life adventure like the ones she reads about in her books, but her father wants her to grow up and get married. Her mother, on the other hand, has always supported her dreams. Lucas McKay has had a rough life full of more adventures than he cares to recall. He thinks he's seen it all, but then he learns about the marriage stipulation of becoming a training agent in Denver. As the two become partners in a unlikely bodyguard mission, they find out there's more to each other than meets the eye. And Savannah may get a bit more adventure than she bargained for. Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order.

#45

An Agent for Meg

2019

He betrayed her once. When the call to become a Pinkerton agent comes with a mandate that they marry, will she let him into her heart again? Growing up as the daughter of a renowned paleontologist, Meg Ashwood never wanted for potential suitors, but none of them caught her attention for long—until she fell for Ephraim Porter. Hard. Then learned that Ephraim wasn't even his first name. Carl Porter was a Pinkerton agent, and he'd been hired to watch over her! Her humiliation complete, Meg could only be grateful to know she would never have to see him again. Or does she? Carl Ephraim Porter never wanted to lie to Meg Ashwood. The beautiful but spoiled young woman was like a drink of water in a hot desert for the Pinkerton agent who had lost his wife and little boy. Unfortunately, when the day of reckoning came, she wanted nothing to do with him. But that was several months ago. Now Carl's being asked to train Meg, Archie Gordon's newest recruit—as her temporary husband. The only problem is they're caught up in a case that requires them to work in an insane asylum. In order for them to have a second chance at love, Carl is going to have to do more than pull out his charms. He's going to have to lay everything on the line for Meg—including his own life. Read each clean romantic mystery novella in The Pinkerton Matchmaker series and go along with these couples as they find their quarries—and the love of their lifetimes.

#46

An Agent for Phoebe

2019

She’ll risk her life, but can she risk her heart? At forty-one, Phoebe finally knows what she wants in life, and it isn’t another husband. Her first marriage was enough to convince her that she’s done with men. Becoming a Pinkerton agent seems like the perfect way to true independence, until she discovers she must temporarily marry her training agent. Of course, some women might find Jonah Hays’ good looks and kind nature attractive. But not Phoebe. She’s done with men. When the search for a missing accountant amongst the mountains and gold mines of Colorado becomes a desperate struggle for survival, she and Jonah grow closer. And the walls around her heart begin to crumble. Although she’s still done with men. Maybe. Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order.

#48

An Agent for Adelaide

2019

Adelaide is running from trouble, but runs right into the Pinkerton Agency. When she gets matched with a rough-looking former pugilist, will she run again?

#49

An Agent for Marianne

2019

A beloved secretary, the Pinkerton detective she’s been secretly in love with; the event that will force them to confront their feelings for each other. Marianne Chapman has been in love with her broody boss for years. Unfortunately, he doesn’t seem to return her feelings. Determined to squash her infatuation, she leaves Denver, CO for the Pinkerton home office, convinced time and distance will cure her of her traitorous feelings towards Denver's lead agent. Archibald Gordon doesn’t know how to deal with the desire he has for his fiery redheaded assistant. He has always treated their relationship strictly professional, regardless of how she consumes his every thought. When Marianne suddenly leaves to help the Female Detective Bureau, Archie has to admit that he can’t survive without her. When Archie’s best friend is kidnapped, he asks her to help him solve the case. Will Marianne help Archie solve the one case that is too close for comfort? When a disaster threatens, will Archie be able to overcome his reservations and convince Marianne to give them a chance?

#51

An Agent for Nadine

2019

Nadine Bradford's brother has turned her out, claiming he can't afford to take care of the bookworm spinster a moment longer now that he's married and has a family of his own. With nothing left to lose, Nadine applies to become a Pinkerton Agent. The only problem, they expect her to marry a man to work her first case. Josiah Bell is a seasoned agent, and he's avoided the preposterous marriages that have been thrust on his fellow agents lately. He's not the marrying sort, and has even less patience to have to put up with a needy woman, even if it is for a case. But when his friend is killed and the only way to solve the crime is by accepting Nadine as his wife, Josiah gives in to find vengeance. What happens when they both realize that their relationship could be more than just a short-lived partnership? Will they decide a real marriage is worth the risk? And will Josiah be able to avenge his friend's murder in time to keep it from happening to anyone else?

#52

An Agent for Marla

2019

A woman trying to prove her worth in a man's world; an agent determined never to fall in love; and a murder mystery that tests both of their boundaries. Marla Porter longs to experience the life she reads about in the Pinkerton dime novels. She convinces a local newspaper to allow her to go undercover to find out what it means to be part of the Pinkerton's Female Detective Bureau. But Marla has a secret no one knows, and if discovered could lead to her ruin as a journalist. Pinkerton Detective Pryce Adams has managed to avoid the Denver office's rules of marrying a partner. That is, until a sassy woman walks into the office and turns his life upside down. Twenty years her senior, they make the perfect covert father/daughter team to solve a bank robbery gone wrong. What happens when the lines blur between a professional relationship and falling for his new partner? Can Pryce let go of his promise to his dead fiancée and allow himself to love again? Will Marla’s secret ruin everything?

#53

An Agent for Bernadette

2019

Poor little rich girl Bernadette Chambers is weary of being told what to do. All her life, she’s been instructed how to dress, how to act, and who she is allowed to befriend. However, she draws the line at being told she has to marry a man she’s never met, even if refusing to marry him means being cut off from her family’s fortune. Realizing she’ll need a job to support herself in her bid for independence, she decides to become a Pinkerton Agent, only to discover she’ll be required to marry a fellow agent (in name only) before receiving her first case. Park Harrington is a shipping tycoon by day and a Pinkerton agent by night, which leaves him little time for courting. When the oldest daughter of his family’s greatest competitor refuses to to honor their arranged marriage agreement, he despairs of ever finding a suitable woman to lead to the altar. Then he finds out the name of the Lady Pinkertons' newest recruit is none other than the spoiled, indulged debutante who refused his hand in marriage. He decides to get revenge by requesting to be matched to her for the next case!

#56

An Agent For Lydia

2020

When Lydia Wood is left at the altar, she believes something beyond her groom’s control has happened. Two years with no word have hardened her heart. She has to get away from her parents’ constant urging her to choose an acceptable husband and wed. Becoming a Pinkerton agent suits her plans. Pinkerton Agent Jake Hunter has recovered from injuries that put him in a coma and a long convalescence. He realizes Lydia would have been injured had she been with him. He vows to distance himself from the one person who means the world to him to protect her. When they are paired for an investigation of bank robbers they must follow the trail to a dangerous hang out of men on the run. Can the two successfully pull off their charade and capture the robbers or will this trip confirm Jake’s worst fears?

#57

An Agent for Scarlett

2020

Scarlett St. John is a lonely rich woman who can’t seem to follow society’s rules on being proper. She relies on her grandfather and his servants to keep her entertained from day to day until… an ancient artifact is stolen from her grandfather and a Pinkerton Agent arrives to solve the crime. Although Travis Hancock is very handsome and charming, he had broken her heart as a young girl, and she doesn’t think she can forgive him. But when the Pinkerton agent involves her in the case of finding the priceless artifact, she’s anxious to find her grandfather’s ancient shield. Suddenly, the hunt becomes exciting and working with an agent isn’t that terrible. Quite the opposite, in fact. The sweetly conniving man just might change her mind about forgiving him after all.

#58

An Agent for Pearl

2020

A quiet woman with no desire to become an agent; an agent with no intention of ever having a partner, and the case that cooks up surprises. Pearl Bolton has enough on her plate, she doesn’t want to add anything else. She loves her job as a cook for the Pinkerton’s Denver office. At night she rushes home to help take care of her invalid father. The last thing she needs is a husband, no matter how temporary. What she didn't count on was a case that involved her two passions: baking and Pinkerton Agent Zeke Preston. Zeke Preston has a crush on the shy cook, and he has the extra ten pounds to prove it! He wishes he could get her to open up to him, but Pearl doesn’t appear to need anyone or anything. Every time Zeke comes around, it’s as though Pearl is avoiding him. He knows exactly what to do to get her attention. Someone has sabotaged a national baking competition and he needs her to help solve the case. The fact he has to marry her is just an added bonus. Does Pearl assist Zeke in finding the saboteur? When Pearl is the victim of a crime, will Zeke be able to protect her and solve the case? Will their marriage end at the case’s conclusion, or will they bake up something new together?

#59

An Agent for Serafina

2020

Already an agent for the Mexican Secret Service, Serafina Rose dela Verde encounters Pinkerton Agent Todd Smith when they escort their country’s presidents to a secret meeting in Denver, Colorado. Impressed by her extraordinary beauty and professionalism, Smith brings her to the Pinkerton Mansion to meet Archie Gordon. Archie needs a fresh face for an undercover investigation into a Whiskey Ring Tax Evasion scandal in Missouri. She’s perfect for the job and Archie asks permission to borrow her for this investigation. She’s willing to help the famous agency, except there’s just one hitch—she has to marry Agent Smith in order to solve the case with him. When things go horribly wrong and they return by the skin of their teeth, will their reputation as excellent agents be ruined? Will Serafina have a job to go back to in Mexico or will the humiliation ruin everything she has spent her career developing. Can Smith convince her that he loves her and wants her to stay in America, because he’s the right agent for Serafina?

#60

An Agent for Fallon

2020

Til’ death do us part… Fallon Byrne was positive that her fiancé had used every excuse in the book to keep from marrying her. Biding her time patiently, she discovers that the Denver office will hire women as Pinkerton Agents – effectively cornering the man she’s loved for years into becoming her partner and her spouse! Rourke accepted a job offer of becoming a Pinkerton in the Chicago office while on the run from a looming threat back home. When his headstrong fiancée announced her intention of joining the ranks – he realizes that her destination could split them in two unless he agrees to head for Denver, working for Archibald Gordon. The young couple is suddenly thrust into a world that requires they protect one another no matter the cost. Can their love endure the danger around them, or will upholding the law split them apart?

#62

An Agent for Genevieve

2020

A woman, an agent, and a missing person case to investigate. When Genevieve Trafton secures a job at the Pinkerton Detective Agency, the last thing she expects is a wedding ring on her finger. But the desire for adventure and the need to leave the farm, give her no choice. Trace Stapleton is an agent with two working wives in his past and is hesitant to become involved with a third. But Gen is everything the others were not, and when she pushes past his defenses, he is at a loss as to handle this independent, fiery spinster. The Pinkerton assignment soon proves to involve more than simply locating the spoiled daughter from a wealthy family. The adventure develops into a well-planned scheme that will test the couples character and heart. Join the investigation, and fall in love with another Pinkerton couple as they seek to untangle emotions and solve a case riddled with many surprises.

#63

An Agent for Liana

2020

Loner Dale Claybourne spent the last five years as a dedicated and decorated Pinkerton agent. Confident in his abilities, he’s not afraid to face down thieves, swindlers and even murderers. But he quells at the mandate of having to train a female agent and, even worse, to marry her before receiving his next assignment. Gregarious Liana LaFontaine served as a seamstress for the Denver Pinkerton Agency. Now she yearns for a taste of the adventurous life of being an agent. Her ability to speak several languages and her ease with getting people to talk are her strongest assets. Impulsive by nature, Liana jumps into situations she doesn’t have the experience to handle. Dale fights his growing admiration for this French beauty while keeping close to guard her safety. At odds over almost everything, the pair has to solve the mystery of who is stealing from a Virginia City saloon—a task made even harder because of the wild attraction that shouldn’t be present in a marriage of convenience.

#65

An Agent for Gwendolyn

2020

Gwendolyn Whitley was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. The daughter of a shipping titan, she’s never wanted for anything until her father dies and she finds out he only left her with a pile of debt. Now, she has no other option but to find a job to support herself. She remembers her friend, Nadine, wrote to her about her new life as a Pinkerton Agent. Gwendolyn wonders if she could be one, too? Bradley Holmes isn’t sure he likes he idea of being put in charge of training one of the new recruits, let alone a woman. He’s used to being only responsible for himself, but he has to train her to progress his career. When he finds out she’s a spoiled socialite who hasn’t worked a day in her life, he’s not sure what he’s going to do with her—especially when he has to marry her for propriety’s sake. Will Gwendolyn be able to prove herself a capable agent? Can Bradley learn to get along with Gwendolyn? And will they decide their marriage of convenience can be something more?

#67

An Agent for Amey

2020

Despite her parents threatening to disown her, Amey Barney decides to leave her life in Tucson to become a Pinkerton Agent in Chicago. She discovers she has a real knack for the work, but her obsession with catching the man who killed her brother gets her into trouble. When she oversteps her authority, her supervisor decides she must transfer to the Denver office or face termination. Reluctantly, she makes the move, even knowing she will be forced to marry her partner to maintain their cover. However, she's determined to never stop searching for her brother’s killer. Lincoln Hoyt is a complex man. After serving as a sniper in the Civil War, he is left broken, a shadow of the man that he once was. He finds some fulfillment working as a Pinkerton agent, but he shudders at the thought of having a woman as his partner, much less his wife. As the newly married agents begin to track down a murderer, Amey quickly discovers that working with Lincoln might not be as terrible as she had once thought, but can she earn his respect and trust as an agent? Will Lincoln be able to let his guard down long enough to listen to his heart?

#69

An Agent for Cynthia

2020

Cynthia Baxter has always wanted to be a detective, and she's read enough mystery novels to be sure she's perfect for the task. She applies at the Denver office of the Pinkerton Detective Agency and is told she'll be contacted, but she doesn't hear from Agent Archibald Gordon until she's quite sure they've forgotten all about her. When she is finally summoned, she's ready to go, willing to do her part. Agent Corbin Rawlings has devoted his life to his job at the Pinkerton agency, and marrying a new female agent so he can protect her on their case seems like just another part of the assignment. Until he meets her, that is, and realizes that she's not only going to be a useful partner, but a very desireable wife. Things become more complex than they first imagined, though, when they learn that their current case ties into a mystery Corbin was never able to solve, and that their lives are in greater danger than they ever supposed.

#70

An Agent for Lorelai

2020

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B083798CMV.) Lorelai Woods believes she’s engaged to the perfect man and living the perfect life… until she discovers her affiancéd is actually the leader of the Diablos Gang. When the local deputies refuse to take her whistleblowing seriously, she realizes even the law is on the Diablos’ payroll. In a desperate bid to regain control of her family’s ranch that the gang has commandeered for their cattle rustling business, she signs on as Pinkerton Agent, only to discover she’ll be required to marry a fellow agent (at least temporarily) before being allowed to launch an investigation into her current fiancé’s affairs. Taken as a lad by pirates from the shores of England and pressed into the hard life of sailing, John Langston quickly grows bored with his new vocation as a farmer once he is free. A happenstance glance at an advert for Pinkerton Agents has him jumping at the opportunity to juggle adventure and danger once again. He can hardly believe his luck when he’s ordered to marry the ravishing Lorelai Woods as part of the job! The investigation quickly takes the newlyweds deep undercover—in a world of aliases, lies, and a web of treachery so deep that their only hope of survival is to place their trust in a marriage neither of them ever intended to keep. THE PINKERTON MATCHMAKER SERIES: Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order.

#73

An Agent for Dixie

2020

Foreign diplomacy is the Zivon family business but Alexei resists the polite constraints, not lasting a year in law school. The four successful years working as a Pinkerton agent prove he was meant to follow a different path. Now, he’s faced with the biggest challenge of his career—training a female agent who has no practical skills. Alexei figures he can convince her to just observe as he solves the case, because nothing will interfere with his success rate. Since childhood, Dixie LaFontaine lived in her older sister’s shadow but applying to become a Pinkerton Agent is her first major decision. Being matched with confident Alexei is intimidating, especially when the assigned case involves them pretending to be brother and sister at a health spa where jewelry has gone missing. Dixie has no qualms about pretending to be a French heiress needing care for her arthritis. Soon, she falls victim to Alexei’s charm and realizes that hiding her feelings might be as hard as ferreting out the thief among the spa’s clientele. Will Dixie focus on learning the skills of an agent, or will she concentrate on turning her marriage of convenience into a lasting love?

#75

An Agent for Jolene

2020

(Alternate cover edition of ASIN B0837FGB8Q.) During her upbringing at the orphanage, Jolene Lilygate made a childhood pact to come to the aid of her two best friends, no questions asked…for life. So when Lorelai Woods urgently summons her to Texas, she packs a bag and boards the next train. She soon finds herself serving as a detective in training with a seasoned Pinkerton agent requesting her hand in marriage…but only for the duration of their upcoming investigation into the hostile takeover of her friend’s ranch. Agent Matthew Countryman jumps at the chance to sink his teeth into helping track down the Diablos Gang. He’s never been able to resist a challenge, and convincing the stunning but reserved Jolene to serve as his partner is no exception. While most men in his shoes would be sketching a game plan for the upcoming showdown with the outlaws, Matthew instead finds himself plotting a way to keep Jolene in his life—for good! THE PINKERTON MATCHMAKER SERIES: Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order.

#77

An Agent For Judith

2020

She has vowed to rescue her brother. He is determined to protect his group. They must outwit a cruel and powerful man. Judith McAdams’ brother in New Mexico hasn’t been heard from since a letter saying he had been shot. In the letter he wrote he was being harassed by a neighbor who wanted his ranch for the water source. She vows to go help him in any way she can. The woman who raised her insists on going. Judith wires the marshal to check on her brother. When he refuses, she goes to the Pinkerton Detective Agency in Denver. She learns she can become a Pinkerton agent if she marries one and seizes the opportunity. Peyton Knight values his job as a Pinkerton agent and is good at being a lawman. To keep the job he reluctantly agrees to a marriage of convenience with Judith. Together they will go to her brother’s rescue. Peyton is impressed with the beautiful redhead—if only she would admit he knows best. He even admires his mother-in-law but how did he end up with her on their trip? At least he’s found three men he trusts to help him rescue the brother. Their journey is filled with obstacles. Will Judith’s brother still be alive by the time they reach him? When they resolve the ranch issue, will Judith and Peyton part ways?

#80

Courting Danger

2020

In order to avoid a marriage she doesn’t want, Clarissa Ferguson will have to get married to a man she doesn’t know. Clarissa Ferguson craves a life of adventure. The last thing she wants is to become a socialite and marry a curmudgeon to appease her mother. When she sees an advertisement for female Pinkerton Agents, she leaves on the next available train to Denver Colorado. What she doesn't expect is to meet a handsome man on the train who ends up being her new trainer. Noah Harding is recovering from the loss of his wife and family, and vows never to marry again. He throws himself into his work as a Pinkerton agent and has finally found a sense of purpose. He prides himself on being able to read people, that is until he observes a peculiar woman on a train headed west. What he didn't count on was that she is the newest Pinkerton Agent and he is required to marry her to solve a murder. Will Noah be able to stay focused on the case with Clarissa distracting him? Will he be able to protect her when the case puts Clarissa's life in danger? When the case forces them to pretend to be something they aren't, what happens when their feelings become real?

#81

An Agent for Madeleine

2020

Madeleine Caruthers has been madly in love with her pastor for over a year, but (despite the fact she is convinced the attraction is mutual) he’s made it clear he’s married to the church and his job. So when her friends in Texas send her a frantic summons, she doesn’t think twice about signing on as a Pinkerton agent to assist them in their quest to bring down the Diablos Gang. As far as she’s concerned, women can marry their jobs, too. Pastor Josh Michaelson hates the fact that he’s not in the position to court the lovely Madeleine, but he can’t stand the thought of dragging her into the dangers of his life as an undercover Pinkerton agent. When she suddenly departs for Texas, he prays she will find someone out west who will love her and cherish her the way she deserves. He doesn’t expect to get called to work a case in Texas, himself, nor does he (not even in his wildest dreams) expect to be asked to join hands in temporary matrimony upon his arrival—with none other than the woman of his dreams! THE PINKERTON MATCHMAKER SERIES: Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order.

Authors

Nerys Leigh writes wildly romantic stories about American mail order brides, which could be considered strange as she is British and has never been married. But she thinks the old adage of writing what you know is codswallop. She thinks cheesecake and white chocolate are mankind's greatest inventions. One day she’ll eat a white chocolate cheesecake and her life will be complete. She loves nothing more than to guide her heroes and heroines to true love and then find out that other people adore her characters as much as she does. If you sign up for her newsletter at http://eepurl.com/b-Gj2T she will he so ridiculously grateful that she’ll give you a free novella called The Blacksmith’s Heart, the story of a widowed single father who finds the love of his life a second time. Nerys hasn’t ever used the word codswallop before. It’s likely she never will again.

Christine Sterling independently published her first book in 2017. She writes sweet and wholesome historical westerns and sweet contemporary small-town romance novels. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, a spoiled Shih Tzu, two German Shepherds, and an energetic Border Collie, that keeps her on her toes. She spends her time writing, thinking about writing, and dreaming about writing. Her favorite things are a good cup of tea, puppy snuggles, a movie that will make you cry, and hearing from her readers.

Linda Carroll-Bradd

Author · 20 books

As a child, Linda was often found lying on her bed reading about characters having exciting adventures in places far away. Upon reaching a landmark birthday, she decided to write one of those romances she loved so much. Easier said than done. Perseverance paid out and twelve years later, she received her first call from a publisher and a confession story was published. Now Linda writes heartwarming contemporary and historical stories with a touch of humor, and many have a tie to her previous home of Texas. Linda enjoys writing from her cabin in the mountains among the cedar and pines with her husband of 34 years and their two much-loved dogs.

Lynn Donovan spends her days chasing after her muses, trying to get them to settle down and behave long enough to write down their words and actions. The results are numerous novels, anthologies, and short stories. Lynn enjoys reading and writing all kinds of fiction, paranormal, speculative, contemporary romance, and time travel. But you never know what her muses will come up with for a story, so you could see a novel under any given genre. All that can be said is keep your eyes open, cause these muses are not sitting still for long! Oops, there they go again… You can learn more about Lynn on her blog https://authorlynndonovan.wordpress.com, follow her on Twitter @MLynnDonovan, her Face Book Author page at Author Lynn Donovan www.facebook.com/lynndonovanfgg, and her website: http://lynndonovanauthor.com And on Amazon www.amazon.com/author/ldonovan

Laura Ashwood

Author · 7 books

Laura Ashwood writes sweet romance happily ever after's and compelling women's fiction. She lives in northern Minnesota with her amazing husband and two very spoiled Chihuahuas. When she’s not writing, she enjoys spending time with their four adult children and their families, cooking, fishing, watching Food Network, and reading. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Women's Fiction Writers Association.

P. Creeden is the sweet romance and mystery pen name for USA Today Bestselling Author Pauline Creeden. Her stories feature down-to-earth characters who often feel like they are undeserving of love for one reason or another and are surprised when love finds them. P. Creeden married her college sweetheart, who she also met at a horse farm. Together they raise a menagerie of animals and their one son, an avid reader, himself. Animals are the supporting characters of many of her stories, because they occupy her daily life on the farm, too. From dogs, cats, and goldfish to horses, chickens, and geckos—she believes life around pets is so much better, even if they are fictional.

Ginny Sterling

Author · 45 books

Ginny Sterling is an avid romance writer. She lives to tell sweet, inspirational, tender tales that tug at the heart, leaving the reader smiling, laughing, or crying. She favors writing contemporary romance books - including FLYBOYS, Healing Hearts, Flirt’s Battalion, and More. October 2023 will deliver TWO book releases! • Remember Moments – Healing Hearts Sweet Romance Series • Forever Flippant – Flyboys Romance Series Each book written is sure to be an adventure, bringing laughter and love to your heart! https://linktr.ee/ginny\_sterling?subs...

I am an author, speaker, and radio show host with a fanatical obsession with the Lord, Star Trek, K-dramas, anime, romance books, old movies, speculative fiction, and knitting. I’ve finally kicked the off and on addiction to Mountain Dew and marshmallows. Find out any and everything about me at my website, ParkerJCole.com

Jo Grafford

Author · 50 books

Jo is an Amazon bestselling author of sweet Christian romance full of faith, love, family drama, and a few Texas-sized detours into humor. She loves to visit with readers in her Cuppa Jo Readers group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cuppa.... To join her New Release Email List, visit https://www.JoGrafford.com. Jo also writes sweet historical romance as Jovie Grace.

Jenna Brandt is an international bestselling and award-winning author who writes historical and contemporary romance. Her historical books span from Victorian to Western eras and all her books have elements of romance, suspense and faith. She has her own best-selling historical series, Window to the Heart Saga and Civil War Brides, as well as contemporary series, Billionaires of Manhattan and Second Chance Islands. Additionally, she has created two best-selling multi-author series, The Lawkeepers and Disaster City Search and Rescue based off the life of her husband in law enforcement as well as Border Brides and Playing for Keeps. Both of her books, Waiting on the Billionaire and Lawfully Treasured, were voted into the Top 50 Indie Books of 2018 on Readfreely.com. She has been an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost as early. She has been published in several newspapers as well as edited for multiple papers. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bethany College and was the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper while there. Her first blog was published on The Mighty website, Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News, CNN Health, and Good Morning America websites. She’s also a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) association. Writing is her passion, but Jenna also enjoys date nights with her hubby, cooking from scratch, watching movies on Netflix, reading books by her author friends, and engaging in social media with her readers. Jenna’s three young daughters keep her busy with Girl Scout activities, going to the mall, and playing at the park where they live in the Central Valley of California. Jenna summers on the Golden Central Coast where she finds endless inspiration for her romance books. She is also active in her local church where she volunteers on their first impressions team.

Caroline Clemmons

Author · 43 books

Through a crazy twist of fate, Caroline Clemmons was not born on a Texas ranch. To make up for this tragic error, she writes about handsome cowboys, feisty ranch women, and scheming villains in a small office her family calls her pink cave. She and her Hero live in North Central Texas cowboy country where they ride herd on their rescued cats and dogs. The books she creates there have made her an Amazon bestselling author and won several awards. Find her on her blog, website, Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads, Google+, and Pinterest. Click on her Amazon Author Page for a complete list of her books and follow her there. Follow her on BookBub. Subscribe to Caroline’s newsletter at www.carolineclemmons.com to receive a FREE novella of HAPPY IS THE BRIDE, a humorous historical wedding disaster that ends happily—but you knew it would, didn’t you? She loves to hear from readers

Sophie Dawson

Author · 8 books

Patricia PacJac Carroll

Author · 28 books

Marlene Bierworth

Author · 9 books

Marlene Bierworth lives in Ontario, Canada and her goal is to inspire her readers to "Dream Big Dreams and Live Big Lives. She seasons her stories to include action, adventure, romance and emotional conflicts, with the meat of the tale touching on current issues that concern families. When the story is told, the book ends, whether it is a short story or a full length novel. Included on her list are books for 'Teens' and the 'young at heart', intended to inspire readers to put feet to their dreams. Marlene has written adventures, romance, suspense, historical western and mysteries for both teens and adults. You can find a complete list of titles at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00J9RM116 Life's experiences feed Marlene's imagination and from them evolve characters and adventures that will keep the reader turning the pages. Fiction is her favorite genre but non-fiction continually tugs at her heart strings when there is a truth to be told or encouragement to give. She has published Book 1 in an ongoing series on the "ABC'S of MARRIAGE" complete with tips and worksheets for study and reflective purposes, for private study between couples or for groups. Successful marriages are her passion and she loves to interact with others to promote healthy marriages. "Life is an adventure waiting to be told" and it is Marlene's goal to "help book lovers experience it to the fullest." Join her fan base and stay informed. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/11180... BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/marle... She is also on Facebook Marlene Bierworth and Twitter (@MBierworth, Pinterest, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Laura Beers

Author · 44 books

Laura Beers is an award-winning author. She attended Brigham Young University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management. She can't sing, doesn't dance and loves naps. Laura lives in Utah with her husband, three kids, and her dysfunctional dog. When not writing regency romance, she loves waterskiing, hiking, and drinking Dr Pepper. You can connect with Laura on Facebook, Instagram, or on her site at www.authorlaurabeers.com.

Marie Higgins

Author · 57 books

Marie Higgins is an award-winning, best-selling author of clean romance novels.