The Pinkerton Matchmaker Series by Christine Sterling, Virginia McKevitt

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... moreA 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 involving one of their own 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’ case and the disappearance of Penny's sister might be tied together, and the danger is more than either of them realized? When Penny goes missing, will Angus be able to save her, or will his love and fists not be enough? less

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... moreA 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 less

Ruby Lockwood had no intention of marrying her gentleman caller, Mr. Brown, but her denials fell upon her father's deaf ears. When she turns to her mother for help, her mother gives Ruby an ultimatum--join her sister in Denver and become a Pinkerton Agent or give Mr. Brown a courting chance.

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... moreA 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? less

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... moreA 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 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 avoids 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 must marry her is just a 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? less

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... moreAlready 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? less

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... moreA 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. less