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The Pinkerton Matchmaker #27
An Agent for Claudia
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.
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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118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 23, 2019
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Marie Higgins
241 books449 followersMarie Higgins is an award-winning, best-selling author of clean romance novels.
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May 24, 2019
What's not to love about another fabulous story in The Pinkerton Matchmaker series! I have enjoyed every one I have read and Marie Higgins has done it again with her detail for amazing characters and an intriguing storyline that kept me hooked until the end! Claudia was a desperate southern belle needing to find a suitable husband so she could save her planation. But she loathed her second cousin who was determined to make her marry him so he could get his hands on the money and she was desperate.
But then it seems fate brings an answer with Pinkerton Agent, Blake Bentley who is trying to track down a thief and comes in contact with Claudia. She agrees to marry him in name only and become an investigator as is the norm for a new female agent, but soon that pretense may become real!
Loved these too, especially the southern belle since I am from Georgia! Immerse yourself in this delightful tale and find yourself smiling at the end!
But then it seems fate brings an answer with Pinkerton Agent, Blake Bentley who is trying to track down a thief and comes in contact with Claudia. She agrees to marry him in name only and become an investigator as is the norm for a new female agent, but soon that pretense may become real!
Loved these too, especially the southern belle since I am from Georgia! Immerse yourself in this delightful tale and find yourself smiling at the end!
July 20, 2019
An Agent for Claudia by Marie Higgins is the first Pinkerton Matchmaker book I have read, however, since it is book 27 I have a lot of catching up to do! I loved the details for the characters and the wonderful story that kept me interested and turning the pages to see what happens next. This is an enjoyable story with some plot twists and a gentle romance.
May 25, 2019
Another fun read from Higgins. I think I liked her other two Pinkerton agent books better. But I still enjoyed this latest one. Claudia is the new owner of her families plantation. Her cousin is desperate to get his hands on the plantation. What better way to do this but to marry Claudia. But Claudia can’t stand her deceitful cousin, Phillip. Phillip is good at charming everyone but Claudia. He convinces Claudia’s grandmother that Claudia should marry him. Claudia in trying to find other solutions for the reasons her grandmother wants her to marry convinces Blake to enter into a business arrangement. This arrangement is a marriage in name only for various reasons. Blake doesn’t want to error down. Claudia has a soldier she is still waiting for. Neither of them thought that a real marriage with each other is what they were looking for. Things are not all what they seem. There are a few surprises in the book. I love the steam Higgins adds to her book. However, while this book stays clean I was a bit surprised that Claudia allowed this man who is a bit of a rogue to be so passionate with her.
December 5, 2019
I was excited for this storyline. There was so much potential. Unfortunately, the execution didn't live up to my hopes.
Claudia is a Southern Belle trying to keep the plantation away from her greedy cousin. Blake is an undercover Pinkerton looking into Jewelry thefts. Super interesting, but....
No Southern Belle would ever converse with a man in her bedroom at night, in her nightgown and wrap! It's highly doubtful all those kisses would be allowed without a formal engagement either. And this cad of an agent does not live up to the previously stated Pinkerton code of ethics. He's hoping to have his friend PRETEND to marry them. But, he would also have been fine anticipating their (fake) vows if she would have allowed it. Just wow. The rest of the book in this series are so well written and follow the standards of the day. But this is ridiculous.
I like that the author is coming up with different ideas within the series premise. But, each of her stories is getting more risque. I thought the whole idea of the series was to have the couples married BEFORE they set out to solve the crimes.....
Claudia is a Southern Belle trying to keep the plantation away from her greedy cousin. Blake is an undercover Pinkerton looking into Jewelry thefts. Super interesting, but....
No Southern Belle would ever converse with a man in her bedroom at night, in her nightgown and wrap! It's highly doubtful all those kisses would be allowed without a formal engagement either. And this cad of an agent does not live up to the previously stated Pinkerton code of ethics. He's hoping to have his friend PRETEND to marry them. But, he would also have been fine anticipating their (fake) vows if she would have allowed it. Just wow. The rest of the book in this series are so well written and follow the standards of the day. But this is ridiculous.
I like that the author is coming up with different ideas within the series premise. But, each of her stories is getting more risque. I thought the whole idea of the series was to have the couples married BEFORE they set out to solve the crimes.....
May 31, 2019
When Claudia needs to get married to save her plantation he knows one thing, she doesn’t want to marry her creepy cousin. When Blake shows up at her birthday party they decide for a marriage of convenience so she can keep her plantation and he can do his duty as a Pinkerton Agent with her help. But not everyone is happy about that. Can they find a HEA and solve they crime?
This book in the series is different from the others. It is really entertaining and has some twists and turns before it concludes in a HEA. I really enjoyed it, and it has some swoon worthy kisses 💋.
This book in the series is different from the others. It is really entertaining and has some twists and turns before it concludes in a HEA. I really enjoyed it, and it has some swoon worthy kisses 💋.
July 4, 2025
A sweet and clean historical novel involving a Pinkerton agent under disguise to solve jewelry thievery. Coming across Claudia whose repulsive cousin keeps pressing her for marriage to inherit her plantation for illicit means, they soon discover more. What starts out as an invitation to a fake marriage in order for Claudia to be trained as a Pinkerton agent, develops into an attraction as they try to thwart danger. For those who enjoy a well-written novel with a surprise ending, this one is for you!
May 23, 2019
Does Marie write anything that is not super-duper? Not that I have found. This is another book in the Pinkerton series that I loved. The ending, again, was not anticipated but great! I really do love her writing. Each book is twisted differently which makes her writing new with each book. You shouldn't be disappointed with this book or any of hers. I received an ARC of this book. This is my honest, voluntary review.
May 26, 2019
Oh how I love this book! Claudia is such a smart, beautiful determined woman. I love how she stands up to her cousin and yet how naive she is about love. Packed full of action and romance keeping the reader fully immersed in the story. I think this is probably my favorite of all the Pinkerton series. The plot twist and turns and throws surprises up until the very end! Fantastic read!
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
May 23, 2019
Marie Higgins has struck again with a sassy, headstrong heroine that will you will want to cheer for and her bloke whose not far behind. A story full of mystery, suspense, intrigue and a touch of sorrow. You will not want to to put this down until your have finished it. Fantastic.
I received this as an arc and I am giving my honest review voluntarily
I received this as an arc and I am giving my honest review voluntarily
May 23, 2019
Claudia wants to save her plantation. Blake wants to catch a jewel thief. Marie Higgins has done her usual magic and written a story with an interesting plot and characters, romance and more than a few twists. It was a pleasure to read this book. I do hope that perhaps there will be a story later about a partner for Vincent, perhaps Frances.
June 12, 2019
Great little adventure!
This series of Pinkerton Matchmakers is so fun. I think this is my new favorite of the series so far. I love the southern charm of the Charleston belle in this story. And the mystery has plenty of twists and turns that kept it interesting and kept me glued to the book way past my bedtime. I like not knowing what is going to happen next.
This series of Pinkerton Matchmakers is so fun. I think this is my new favorite of the series so far. I love the southern charm of the Charleston belle in this story. And the mystery has plenty of twists and turns that kept it interesting and kept me glued to the book way past my bedtime. I like not knowing what is going to happen next.
May 23, 2019
Wonderful book in the Pinkerton Matchmaker tradition, with classic Marie Higgins twists and turns. Romance, kisses, stolen jewels, devious plots, murderers, deceitful family members and adventure all in one fabulous story.
May 23, 2019
This was a little different than the other books I've read in this series, but I still loved it. Blake and Claudia have great instant chemistry. As is normal for Marie Higgins there are plenty of twists to keep you guessing til the end.
May 24, 2019
Exciting romantic mystery
Exciting Pinkerton romance. So many unexpected developments in the story. Suspenseful and entertaining. I couldn't put it down! I love this series and Marie Higgins doesn't disappoint.
Exciting Pinkerton romance. So many unexpected developments in the story. Suspenseful and entertaining. I couldn't put it down! I love this series and Marie Higgins doesn't disappoint.
August 16, 2019
Johnny Rebel
All Claudia's cousin wanted was for the South to rise again and she had everything he wanted.
Follow along this good storyline with twists and turns galore, with a surprise ending.
All Claudia's cousin wanted was for the South to rise again and she had everything he wanted.
Follow along this good storyline with twists and turns galore, with a surprise ending.
May 1, 2021
Kissing works better than grovelling!
Ah! Blake and Claudia fight love every step of the way and are definitely the last to realise they have fallen for each other!
An entertaining, sweet, slightly steamy romance with a twist you would never have expected.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
Ah! Blake and Claudia fight love every step of the way and are definitely the last to realise they have fallen for each other!
An entertaining, sweet, slightly steamy romance with a twist you would never have expected.
I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
May 23, 2019
Very enjoyable
Throughly enjoyable. Passion without details. Very well done and with a surprise ending.
Good clean romance and I look forward to reading more of her books.
Throughly enjoyable. Passion without details. Very well done and with a surprise ending.
Good clean romance and I look forward to reading more of her books.
May 30, 2019
Are things real?
Interesting story, but what will happen. So many different people and fake items many are striving to find out, great story to read
Interesting story, but what will happen. So many different people and fake items many are striving to find out, great story to read
June 4, 2019
Great Series.
Thank You Marie Higgins, What a exciting book, Claudia and Blake couldn't seem to stay out of trouble, kept me busy trying to keep up. Great read.
Thank You Marie Higgins, What a exciting book, Claudia and Blake couldn't seem to stay out of trouble, kept me busy trying to keep up. Great read.
June 11, 2019
Good read
With its unexpected plot twist and even more unexpected jewel thief this story is definitely one that you will not want to miss. Enjoy 👍💜
With its unexpected plot twist and even more unexpected jewel thief this story is definitely one that you will not want to miss. Enjoy 👍💜
June 21, 2019
Great series
Love to read Marie Higgins books. They are always enjoyable. Loved how Claudia who seemed like a spoiled Southern Belle. Turned out to be very sweet!
Love to read Marie Higgins books. They are always enjoyable. Loved how Claudia who seemed like a spoiled Southern Belle. Turned out to be very sweet!
June 22, 2019
Pinkerton Matchmaker
An Agent for Claudia by Marie Higgins is book 28 in this series. I loved the characters. The story is full of excitement and the romance is sweet.
An Agent for Claudia by Marie Higgins is book 28 in this series. I loved the characters. The story is full of excitement and the romance is sweet.
August 24, 2019
The story lines were fine and held my attention
All the suspense, twists and turns just seemed to come naturally.
An engaging story with an amazing cast of unpredictable characters
All the suspense, twists and turns just seemed to come naturally.
An engaging story with an amazing cast of unpredictable characters
November 6, 2019
Blake and Claudia
Being the sole heir to a large plantation Claudia has numerous marriage proposals. Blake comes to her home looking for a jewel thief. - Babs
Being the sole heir to a large plantation Claudia has numerous marriage proposals. Blake comes to her home looking for a jewel thief. - Babs
January 24, 2025
Great narration. Overall an engaging read, however, the passionate kissing was a bit too steamy for me.
April 26, 2021
Sweet yet passionate Historical Romance
Aug 15, 2020
5 stars
I loved how this one broke the mold, and how their marriage was performed. I'm looking forward to Chaplain Brooks' book as well!
Aug 15, 2020
5 stars
I loved how this one broke the mold, and how their marriage was performed. I'm looking forward to Chaplain Brooks' book as well!
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