A Wager with the Matchmaker, by Jody Hedlund, is the third tale in her A Shanahan Match series. Alannah Darragh is working as a maid in the O’Brien home. She is surprised when she learns her brother has acquired a matchmaker to find her a husband. Alannah has no interest in marriage; however, you soon will get a sense that the matchmaker has his eye on an interesting individual as her future mate. Kiernan Shanahan, her employer’s brother!
After Kiernan offers Alannah an opportunity to work at his family’s estate, you get the sense that his mother is not happy with the situation.
Not only does Alannah have to work long hours for a mother not happy about her presence, but the matchmaker shows up and makes a bet with Alannah involving Kiernan!
When the matchmaker also makes a bet with Kieran about his future bride, you realize this matchmaker is rather crafty himself. He sees the potential between these two; however, it may take some time before Alannah and Kiernan see that their match is meant to be!