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The Pinkerton Matchmaker #23
An Agent for Laurel
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?
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?
89 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2019
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About the author
Lynn Donovan
115 books137 followers Lynn Donovan is an author, playwright, and director who spends her days chasing after her muses trying to get them to behave long enough to write their stories. The results are numerous novels, multi-author series, anthologies, dramatizations, and short stories.
Lynn enjoys reading and writing 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 because these muses are not sitting still for long!
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You can learn more about Lynn when you follow her on Facebook Author page, Join her reading group on FB at Books by Author Lynn Donovan, her website, and Twitter,
For more publications by Lynn Donovan go to: Amazon.com/author/ldonovan
Lynn enjoys reading and writing 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 because these muses are not sitting still for long!
Oops, there they go again…
You can learn more about Lynn when you follow her on Facebook Author page, Join her reading group on FB at Books by Author Lynn Donovan, her website, and Twitter,
For more publications by Lynn Donovan go to: Amazon.com/author/ldonovan
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April 4, 2019
Another wonderful addition to The Pinkerton Matchmaker series!! Such an entertaining storyline as we see each male Pinkerton Agent be matched up with a female and marry her. Well, it is for the sake of them being able to travel and train together! Of course they can get an annulment once they have learned enough to be on their own or finish the assignmen! Simple? Hardly!
Laurel Wellington was one such lady who wanted to become Pinkerton detective. Well her father insisted she become one because she would have access to steal an artifact for him. Oh yes, but she wanted to get out of the family business and this would be her way! Get the piece, give to father, go live her life. Easy. Unfortunately nothing usually is that smooth!
She is paired up with Ransom (love that name) Williams, a seasoned agent who is not thrilled when he gets his next assignment. Laurel is happy to be paired up with him, but will he find out about her and her father? Will these two stay married or what will happen?
I enjoyed this story so much. Lynn Donovan became one of my favorite authors when I read "The Blacksmith's Daughter." Her writing and characters come alive with her descriptive words and I always have a smile as I turn the last page!!
Laurel Wellington was one such lady who wanted to become Pinkerton detective. Well her father insisted she become one because she would have access to steal an artifact for him. Oh yes, but she wanted to get out of the family business and this would be her way! Get the piece, give to father, go live her life. Easy. Unfortunately nothing usually is that smooth!
She is paired up with Ransom (love that name) Williams, a seasoned agent who is not thrilled when he gets his next assignment. Laurel is happy to be paired up with him, but will he find out about her and her father? Will these two stay married or what will happen?
I enjoyed this story so much. Lynn Donovan became one of my favorite authors when I read "The Blacksmith's Daughter." Her writing and characters come alive with her descriptive words and I always have a smile as I turn the last page!!
March 29, 2021
Torn because I actually really enjoyed the story but...
There are a number of random typos and missing letters, for example: 'Ransom glar' ' ' ' ed at Laurel', breath instead of breathe, mean instead of means and are instead of 'as' or maybe 'as our'- not sure which. Whilst these don't sound like huge things the words they create don't make sense in the sentence, which disrupts your flow whilst you go back to re-read and decipher.
If you can get past this I really liked Laurel and Ransom, the verbal jousting as they try to get each others measure is entertaining and the plot is good. I have read other books by Lynn Donovan and not come across this issue with typos, so it is possibly just a blip in this book...it won't stop me reading more books by Lynn Donovan in the future. I read this book on Kindle Unlimited.
There are a number of random typos and missing letters, for example: 'Ransom glar' ' ' ' ed at Laurel', breath instead of breathe, mean instead of means and are instead of 'as' or maybe 'as our'- not sure which. Whilst these don't sound like huge things the words they create don't make sense in the sentence, which disrupts your flow whilst you go back to re-read and decipher.
If you can get past this I really liked Laurel and Ransom, the verbal jousting as they try to get each others measure is entertaining and the plot is good. I have read other books by Lynn Donovan and not come across this issue with typos, so it is possibly just a blip in this book...it won't stop me reading more books by Lynn Donovan in the future. I read this book on Kindle Unlimited.
April 8, 2019
Random and Laurel
Laurel and her father were skilled thieves. He needed information only known from the Pinkertons. Laurel agreed to join the agency in order to obtain the information her father wanted. Laurel was partnered/married to her trainer Ransom and they were assigned the very case perpetrated by Laurel and her father. What a tangled web we weave, what was she to do now? This is a very interesting and adventurous book and I'm sure you will enjoy it as I did.
Laurel and her father were skilled thieves. He needed information only known from the Pinkertons. Laurel agreed to join the agency in order to obtain the information her father wanted. Laurel was partnered/married to her trainer Ransom and they were assigned the very case perpetrated by Laurel and her father. What a tangled web we weave, what was she to do now? This is a very interesting and adventurous book and I'm sure you will enjoy it as I did.
April 8, 2019
Will Laurel get the opportunity to get out or will she have to stay as her father’s helpmate? When she infiltrades as a Pinkerton agent and get married to Ransom she needs to decide her priorities. Can she be free and happy with the man she loves?
Entertaining story as of all the books in this series. The actions at the end are a little surprising.
Entertaining story as of all the books in this series. The actions at the end are a little surprising.
April 15, 2019
Totally diffent Pinkerton
It was enjoyable to see a totally different style of story. Im still not sure I like the dark Pinkerton. The creativity is all here. A couple of typos. The intrigue is not as great as some others in the series but It's clean, historical and has a fun twist.
It was enjoyable to see a totally different style of story. Im still not sure I like the dark Pinkerton. The creativity is all here. A couple of typos. The intrigue is not as great as some others in the series but It's clean, historical and has a fun twist.
April 19, 2019
Lynn Donovan has given us a story filled with interesting characters, some from history and some from her imagination, and a plot with a surprise twist. Ransom was blindsided by the Pinkerton trainee he married. As most of the seasoned agents he underestimated his wife, Laurel. The ensuing case brings a few surprises. I enjoyed this book.
August 12, 2019
It takes a thief
How can a thief become a Pinkerton agent?
Lie and deception of course.
Ransom is a good agent and wants to find the "ghost thief" and teach is new partner/wife Laurel how to be an agent, but she had a secret. Read to find out what it is.
How can a thief become a Pinkerton agent?
Lie and deception of course.
Ransom is a good agent and wants to find the "ghost thief" and teach is new partner/wife Laurel how to be an agent, but she had a secret. Read to find out what it is.
April 5, 2019
Great series
Another great book in a great series. I'm really enjoying this series and loved Laurel and Ransom's story, a story of intrigue and romance.
Another great book in a great series. I'm really enjoying this series and loved Laurel and Ransom's story, a story of intrigue and romance.
April 9, 2019
Great Book.
Thank you, Lynn Donovan. Your book was Sweet, exciting, and interesting. Laurel and Ransom were adorable, perfect for each other.
Thank you, Lynn Donovan. Your book was Sweet, exciting, and interesting. Laurel and Ransom were adorable, perfect for each other.
April 12, 2019
Great!!
It takes a thief to catch a thief!! Laurel and Ransom make a fantastic team, they will definitely be a terrific team at solving cases!!
It takes a thief to catch a thief!! Laurel and Ransom make a fantastic team, they will definitely be a terrific team at solving cases!!
April 27, 2019
Dreams come true
I absolutely loved this story line and the love a woman shows for her father AND for Ransom also the chances he takes to show his love to her.
I absolutely loved this story line and the love a woman shows for her father AND for Ransom also the chances he takes to show his love to her.
May 4, 2019
This was a good book once I could read it without distractions. I like the plot that the author came up with. A criminal wanting to be a Pinkerton.
June 13, 2019
Good read
Great plot and characters, especially the heroine with her ability and confidence to pull off even the life she wants. Enjoy 👍💜
Great plot and characters, especially the heroine with her ability and confidence to pull off even the life she wants. Enjoy 👍💜
November 5, 2019
Ransom and Laurel
True detective story running two simultaneous stories! Laurel marries agent knowing she is to help her father. Love is brewed. - Babs
True detective story running two simultaneous stories! Laurel marries agent knowing she is to help her father. Love is brewed. - Babs
December 27, 2019
Humour
Fun to read. Made me laugh. Hope you enjoy it as much as i did. Better ending than most in the series
Fun to read. Made me laugh. Hope you enjoy it as much as i did. Better ending than most in the series
March 15, 2020
Sweet Historical Romance
Another wonderful Pinkerton mystery! This one has a different spin on it though! The agent in training is the thief!
Another wonderful Pinkerton mystery! This one has a different spin on it though! The agent in training is the thief!
June 16, 2020
I was enjoying this story until I ran into a cuss word. Bummer.
May 28, 2021
Wonderful Series
I love these stories. Intelligent women becoming Pinkerton agents. Dashing agents adjusting to their new partners. Interesting cases to solve.
I love these stories. Intelligent women becoming Pinkerton agents. Dashing agents adjusting to their new partners. Interesting cases to solve.
March 3, 2020
I was intrigued by Laurel's reason for joining the Pinkertons. Infiltrating as a spy for her criminal father is really a unique idea. But I just found the story was too over the top and unrealistic. I realize it's a romance novel, but I still couldn't make it match to the Pinkerton's code of ethics.
Laurel and Ransom are on the trail of the Ghost Thief, but little does Ransom realize that his wife knows more than she's letting on. It was an ok read but definitely not one of my favourites in this series. Still, it was clean.
Laurel and Ransom are on the trail of the Ghost Thief, but little does Ransom realize that his wife knows more than she's letting on. It was an ok read but definitely not one of my favourites in this series. Still, it was clean.
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