The Pinkerton Matchmaker Series by Jo Grafford

Poor little rich girl Bernadette Chambers is weary of being told what to do. All her life, she’s been instructed how to dress, how to act, and who she is allowed to befriend. However, she draws the line at being told she has to marry a man she’s never met, even if refusing to marry him means being cut off from her family’s wealth... morePoor little rich girl Bernadette Chambers is weary of being told what to do. All her life, she’s been instructed how to dress, how to act, and who she is allowed to befriend. However, she draws the line at being told she has to marry a man she’s never met, even if refusing to marry him means being cut off from her family’s wealth. Realizing she’ll need a job to support herself in her bid for independence, she decides to become a Pinkerton Agent, only to discover she’ll be required to marry a fellow agent (at least in name only) before receiving her first case. After a restless night of soul-searching, she chooses a life of adventure, fighting crime instead of returning home and admitting defeat. Park Harrington is a shipping tycoon by day and an agent by night, which leaves him little time for courting. When the oldest daughter of his family’s greatest competitor refuses to form an alliance by marrying him, he despairs of ever finding a suitable woman to lead to the altar. When he finds out the name of the Lady Pinkertons' newest recruit is none other than the spoiled, indulged debutante who refused his previous marriage proposal, he decides to get revenge. He personally requests to be matched to her! THE PINKERTON MATCHMAKER SERIES: Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order. less

Lorelai Woods believes she’s engaged to the perfect man and living the perfect life…until she discovers her affianced is actually the leader of the Diablos Gang. When the local deputies refuse to take her whistleblowing seriously, she realizes even the law is on the Diablos’ payroll... moreLorelai Woods believes she’s engaged to the perfect man and living the perfect life…until she discovers her affianced is actually the leader of the Diablos Gang. When the local deputies refuse to take her whistleblowing seriously, she realizes even the law is on the Diablos’ payroll. In a desperate bid to regain control of her family’s ranch that the gang has commandeered for their cattle rustling business, she signs on as Pinkerton Agent, only to discover she’ll be required to marry a fellow agent (at least temporarily) before being allowed to launch an investigation into her current fiance’s affairs.Taken as a lad by pirates from the shores of England and pressed into the hard life of sailing, John Langston quickly grows bored with his new vocation as a farmer once he is free. A happenstance glance at an advert for Pinkerton Agents has him jumping at the opportunity to juggle adventure and danger once again. He can hardly believe his luck when he’s ordered to marry the ravishing Lorelai Woods as part of the job!The investigation quickly takes the newlyweds deep undercover — in a world of aliases, lies, and a web of treachery so deep that their only hope of survival is to place their trust in a marriage neither of them ever intended to keep.THE PINKERTON MATCHMAKER SERIES:Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order. less

During her upbringing at the orphanage, Jolene Lilygate made a childhood pact to come to the aid of her two best friends, no questions asked…for life. So when Lorelai Woods urgently summons her to Texas, she packs a bag and boards the next train. She soon finds herself serving as a detective in training with a seasoned Pinkerton agent requesting her hand in marriage…but only for the duration of their upcoming investigation into the hostile takeover of her friend’s ranch... moreDuring her upbringing at the orphanage, Jolene Lilygate made a childhood pact to come to the aid of her two best friends, no questions asked…for life. So when Lorelai Woods urgently summons her to Texas, she packs a bag and boards the next train. She soon finds herself serving as a detective in training with a seasoned Pinkerton agent requesting her hand in marriage…but only for the duration of their upcoming investigation into the hostile takeover of her friend’s ranch.Agent Matthew Countryman jumps at the chance to sink his teeth into helping track down the Diablos Gang. He’s never been able to resist a challenge, and convincing the stunning but reserved Jolene to serve as his partner is no exception. While most men in his shoes would be sketching a game plan for the upcoming showdown with the outlaws, Matthew instead finds himself plotting a way to keep Jolene in his life — for good!THE PINKERTON MATCHMAKER SERIES:Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order. less

Madeleine Caruthers has been madly in love with her pastor for over a year, but (despite the fact she is convinced the attraction is mutual) he’s made it clear he’s married to the church and his job. So when her friends in Texas send her a frantic summons, she doesn’t think twice about signing on as a Pinkerton agent to assist them in their quest to bring down the Diablos Gang. As far as she’s concerned, women can marry their jobs, too... moreMadeleine Caruthers has been madly in love with her pastor for over a year, but (despite the fact she is convinced the attraction is mutual) he’s made it clear he’s married to the church and his job. So when her friends in Texas send her a frantic summons, she doesn’t think twice about signing on as a Pinkerton agent to assist them in their quest to bring down the Diablos Gang. As far as she’s concerned, women can marry their jobs, too.Pastor Josh Michaelson hates the fact that he’s not in the position to court the lovely Madeleine, but he can’t stand the thought of dragging her into the dangers of his life as an undercover Pinkerton agent. When she suddenly departs for Texas, he prays she will find someone out west who will love her and cherish her the way she deserves. He doesn’t expect to get called to work a case in Texas, himself, nor does he (not even in his wildest dreams) expect to be asked to join hands in temporary matrimony upon his arrival — with none other than the woman of his dreams!THE PINKERTON MATCHMAKER SERIES:Lady Pinkerton detectives, their rough and ready agents, and a whole lot of excitement and romance! The Pinkerton Matchmaker series tells the stories of the women determined to bring criminals to justice, and the agents who win their hearts. Each book is a standalone story and they can be read in any order. less