The Artful Match by Jennifer Delamere

The Artful Match by Jennifer Delamere ISBN-13: 9780764219221 Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Bethany House Publishers Released: April 2, 2019

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Cara Bernay has never fit in. At loose ends in 1881 London after a near tragedy costs her a job, she befriends a carefree artist. With his help, she begins planning a new life and developing her own artistic talent. But soon Cara finds herself interested in the artist's brother--a handsome but overly serious earl bent on forcing his brother back to a "respectable" life.

Henry Burke, the Earl of Morestowe, feels the weight of growing financial burdens. His younger brother is only adding to the burden with his spendthrift ways, and Henry needs him back home. Despite misgivings about Cara's mysterious background, Henry sees she's a positive influence on his brother and on Henry's young ward, and he strikes a deal with her to return with them to their estate. But the family has their own secrets which threatened to break the family apart.


My Review:
The Artful Match is a Christian romance set in 1881 in England. This novel is the 3rd in the series, and it wrapped up the ongoing story of the three sisters, though the focus was mainly on Cara. You don't need to read the previous novels to understand this one.

The main characters were likable. Cara was very kind and patient with children, but due to a mistake that endangered a child, she swore to never be solely responsible for one again. She decided to learn painting as a profession but ended up also working with a difficult child. Henry wanted to do what's right for his family and difficult ward but resented his brother's irresponsible actions adding to his burden. While initially cautious about his brother's friend, Cara, he's soon drawn in by her kindness and joy. They make a good match and bring out the best in each other.

Historical details were woven into the story to give it a distinct sense of time and place. During her years in an orphanage run by Mueller, Cara learned to pray to God for help and trust that he would provide. She prayed to God with faith during this story, and she also was grateful to God for his provision. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable novel.


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