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The Pinkerton Matchmaker #49
An Agent for Marianne
A beloved secretary, the Pinkerton detective she’s been secretly in love with; the event that will force them to confront their feelings for each other.
Marianne Chapman has been in love with her broody boss for years. Unfortunately, he doesn’t seem to return her feelings. Determined to squash her infatuation, she leaves Denver, CO for the Pinkerton home office, convinced time and distance will cure her of her traitorous feelings towards Denver's lead agent.
Archibald Gordon doesn’t know how to deal with the desire he has for his fiery redheaded assistant. He has always treated their relationship strictly professional, regardless of how she consumes his every thought. When Marianne suddenly leaves to help the Female Detective Bureau, Archie has to admit that he can’t survive without her. When Archie’s best friend is kidnapped, he asks her to help him solve the case.
Will Marianne help Archie solve the one case that is too close for comfort? When a disaster threatens, will Archie be able to overcome his reservations and convince Marianne to give them a chance?
116 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2019
About the author
Christine Sterling
135 books234 followersUSA Today bestselling author CHRISTINE STERLING writes small-town inspirational romances with a touch of humor. Her stories take place in the plains of Nebraska or Colorado, but she will write wherever there are brave heroes needing to find love. She loves to create tight-knit families with strong family values, and you’ll often find that her characters cross over in many of her stories.
She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband, four dogs, and two spoiled cats, aka The Floofs. When she’s not writing, she can be found hiding in the cornfield, drinking tea, staring at the weeds in her garden, eating snacks, or napping.
She lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her husband, four dogs, and two spoiled cats, aka The Floofs. When she’s not writing, she can be found hiding in the cornfield, drinking tea, staring at the weeds in her garden, eating snacks, or napping.
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December 5, 2020
Marianne finally gets her agent
Rating: 4.5 stars
My thoughts about this book:
*I enjoyed finding out what happened to Marianne when she left Denver.
*I liked that this story included historical details about Denver's early justice system (not really a system)
*I thought including Chicago history into this story created a great backdrop for this story.
*Marianne and Archie were very interesting characters.
*There was intrigue in this story that gave the plot some twists and turns.
*I've really enjoyed reading the Pinkerton Matchmaker series and will be reading more of them.
Rating: 4.5 stars
My thoughts about this book:
*I enjoyed finding out what happened to Marianne when she left Denver.
*I liked that this story included historical details about Denver's early justice system (not really a system)
*I thought including Chicago history into this story created a great backdrop for this story.
*Marianne and Archie were very interesting characters.
*There was intrigue in this story that gave the plot some twists and turns.
*I've really enjoyed reading the Pinkerton Matchmaker series and will be reading more of them.
April 17, 2020
Loved this book! The plot, the characters and yes the twists and turns. This Author really knows how to grab your attention and keep it! Marianne and Archie have worked together a long time and she knows just where her heart is... But does he? Will he ever come around to see what is right under his nose? Will Marianne leaving bring him to his senses? Apparently not... at least not right away! What will it take for these two to finally get their lives on the right track? I loved their story and I know you will too.
February 12, 2022
Really Archie?!!
The man is sooooo infuriating...I could happily shoot him myself! We have been waiting so long for this book....for 48 books....we have been watching them dance around each other, and I was stunned when Archie let Marianne go to Chicago. He can be such a stubborn fool! It's a good thing Marianne is more stubborn and definitely more wily. It was everything we expected and great addition to the series. It was also nice to catch up with previous couples too. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
The man is sooooo infuriating...I could happily shoot him myself! We have been waiting so long for this book....for 48 books....we have been watching them dance around each other, and I was stunned when Archie let Marianne go to Chicago. He can be such a stubborn fool! It's a good thing Marianne is more stubborn and definitely more wily. It was everything we expected and great addition to the series. It was also nice to catch up with previous couples too. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
November 9, 2022
Sweet Historical Romance
Took them long enough!! What a stubborn, stubborn man! Of course he held on to two self made rules, "trust that a woman means what she actually says" and "no workplace romance"! Poor "Irish", I hope he gets his own story soon! I like the case that was solved! Lots of work went into writing that storyline!
Took them long enough!! What a stubborn, stubborn man! Of course he held on to two self made rules, "trust that a woman means what she actually says" and "no workplace romance"! Poor "Irish", I hope he gets his own story soon! I like the case that was solved! Lots of work went into writing that storyline!
July 5, 2023
finally
I finally got to read about Marianne & how she got Archie to say he loved her! This book had so many twists and turns that it kept me guessing! I love how the Greta Chicago fire was woven into the story, & how both of the main characters learn and grow throughout the story! This is a clean romance.
I finally got to read about Marianne & how she got Archie to say he loved her! This book had so many twists and turns that it kept me guessing! I love how the Greta Chicago fire was woven into the story, & how both of the main characters learn and grow throughout the story! This is a clean romance.
May 4, 2020
After reading The Pinkerton Matchmaker, I was most anxious to read if Marianne & Archie got together. So enjoyed this story so very much. It was fun to see how they did finally get together & what happened to make that happen. Ms. Sterling has done a superb job writing this book.
January 18, 2021
Marianne
Will Marianne finally get her man?? She has loved Archie for years but he has never shown her how he feels for her. Some unexpected conflicts arise that only the Pinkerton’s can handle.
Will Marianne finally get her man?? She has loved Archie for years but he has never shown her how he feels for her. Some unexpected conflicts arise that only the Pinkerton’s can handle.
August 12, 2020
Good, quick read as part of The Chapman’s series.
September 1, 2020
An Agent for Marianne
Finally! I've been waiting for this book since the series started. I'm so glad they found their HEA. Good clean romance.
Finally! I've been waiting for this book since the series started. I'm so glad they found their HEA. Good clean romance.
July 13, 2021
This was the first book that I read in this series. It was a fun quick read. I'll be checking out more of these books.
November 9, 2022
About time!
November 30, 2019
Archie finally made his move! But thank goodness for a strong woman who wouldn't settle for second best and who dared to share her feelings with her agent of choice. And after Marianne put it all out there, did Archie ever lay a whopper of a kiss on Marianne. Why, it even curled my toes!
November 27, 2019
After working together for eight years and everyone seeing that they are suppose to be together Marianne can’t stand it any more...and left. Will Archie finally see what he has lost and go after her?
Yes finally the story that we’ve all waited for, and it is a great one. This is an amazing series and I can’t wait to read the next ones.
Yes finally the story that we’ve all waited for, and it is a great one. This is an amazing series and I can’t wait to read the next ones.
June 30, 2021
Update: I enjoyed it much more during a second read. I think because I short of knew what to expect.
Finally the story we've all been waiting for since the very beginning!
Right from the initial Pinkerton Matchmaker book, we all knew Marianne and Archie had feelings for each other but could they ever admit them and get together?
So happy to see them get their own story. I was expecting something a bit different - a setting more similar to the rest of the books in the series - but it still worked. I realize that since their story has been woven through all the other books, it needed a different way of telling, in order to draw it all together. I just wasn't thrilled with their continued lack of communicating their feelings and so the story dragged on a bit. It sort of felt like so much set up that the romance and mystery was almost thrown in at the end. To be honest, I think I enjoyed reading about Marianne's twin, Penelope (#38), more..but maybe that's just me...
But definitely worth reading. And so thankful to see Marianne and Archie happy.
A clean, sweet romance. I can't imagine reading any books in this series and not including this one.
Finally the story we've all been waiting for since the very beginning!
Right from the initial Pinkerton Matchmaker book, we all knew Marianne and Archie had feelings for each other but could they ever admit them and get together?
So happy to see them get their own story. I was expecting something a bit different - a setting more similar to the rest of the books in the series - but it still worked. I realize that since their story has been woven through all the other books, it needed a different way of telling, in order to draw it all together. I just wasn't thrilled with their continued lack of communicating their feelings and so the story dragged on a bit. It sort of felt like so much set up that the romance and mystery was almost thrown in at the end. To be honest, I think I enjoyed reading about Marianne's twin, Penelope (#38), more..but maybe that's just me...
But definitely worth reading. And so thankful to see Marianne and Archie happy.
A clean, sweet romance. I can't imagine reading any books in this series and not including this one.
November 26, 2019
(3.5 stars) - Marianne & Archie together at last
I'm relatively new to this series so while there are clearly a lot of characters from previous stories, I didn't know most of them. The story works as a standalone, but I suspect that it would have had more depth if I had been a little deeper into the series.
It's a good story and the relationship development is believable, though the jumps in the timeline and storyline were a bit confusing in the beginning.
The portion where the mystery is solved becomes pure narrative "telling", for some reason, which created emotional distance from the potential excitement and suspense.
It was fun to see Archie finally own up to his feelings for Marianne. I thought we were going to have to wait till the end of the series for it. I'm looking forward to seeing them together in the successive books.
*Clean romance level: sweet kisses
I'm relatively new to this series so while there are clearly a lot of characters from previous stories, I didn't know most of them. The story works as a standalone, but I suspect that it would have had more depth if I had been a little deeper into the series.
It's a good story and the relationship development is believable, though the jumps in the timeline and storyline were a bit confusing in the beginning.
The portion where the mystery is solved becomes pure narrative "telling", for some reason, which created emotional distance from the potential excitement and suspense.
It was fun to see Archie finally own up to his feelings for Marianne. I thought we were going to have to wait till the end of the series for it. I'm looking forward to seeing them together in the successive books.
*Clean romance level: sweet kisses
May 7, 2023
One to relish
Those who have read this series from the beginning have long awaited this story. Each of the preceding books has given readers a glimpse of Marianne and Archie. Their banter and bravado has shown in each story, so naturally their story in totally encompassing of both the Chicago and Denver offices with a dual plotline that will keep readers turning the pages. Their love story spans a number of years and it's been worth the wait.
Those who have read this series from the beginning have long awaited this story. Each of the preceding books has given readers a glimpse of Marianne and Archie. Their banter and bravado has shown in each story, so naturally their story in totally encompassing of both the Chicago and Denver offices with a dual plotline that will keep readers turning the pages. Their love story spans a number of years and it's been worth the wait.
November 25, 2019
Marianne's story - finally
I have been excitedly waiting for Marianne and Archie's story, and I wasn't disappointed. You can read this as a stand alone, but it will mean so much more if you have read the other books in the series...because, since the very first book of the Pinkerton Matchmaker Series we've seen Marianne interact with the agents and Archie and watched their characters grow and develop.
I have been excitedly waiting for Marianne and Archie's story, and I wasn't disappointed. You can read this as a stand alone, but it will mean so much more if you have read the other books in the series...because, since the very first book of the Pinkerton Matchmaker Series we've seen Marianne interact with the agents and Archie and watched their characters grow and develop.
November 29, 2019
Delerious
I'm over the moon. I loved this story. I have been on pins and needles waiting for this story to come out. Hurrah, its about time that Archie faced the truth. They have finally come home. Simply the best. Waiting with bated breath on the next story. I can't get enough. Love them. Thanks Christine.
I'm over the moon. I loved this story. I have been on pins and needles waiting for this story to come out. Hurrah, its about time that Archie faced the truth. They have finally come home. Simply the best. Waiting with bated breath on the next story. I can't get enough. Love them. Thanks Christine.
December 10, 2019
I could not wait to read Marianne's story! And I was not disappointed. This author delivered with an exciting story, a and wonderful romance. The twists and turns kept me turning the pages. I just couldn't imagine how or if these two were going to come together. Thank you for another excellent read! Love this series! Looking forward to the next book.
November 23, 2019
💕
I��ve been waiting for this book for 13 months and I wasn’t disappointed. Interesting plot involving characters we mostly knew already in unexpected ways. And of course Archie and Marianne at the centre of it. I really enjoyed this book and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy! 💕
I��ve been waiting for this book for 13 months and I wasn’t disappointed. Interesting plot involving characters we mostly knew already in unexpected ways. And of course Archie and Marianne at the centre of it. I really enjoyed this book and it made me feel all warm and fuzzy! 💕
February 18, 2020
Worth the wait!!!
This romance has been a subplot in all of the previous books! The way Christine tells this story made it easy to read in one sitting. I am SO glad Marianne and Archie get their HEA!
This romance has been a subplot in all of the previous books! The way Christine tells this story made it easy to read in one sitting. I am SO glad Marianne and Archie get their HEA!
December 6, 2019
Pinkerton Matchmaker
An Agent for Marianne is book 49 of the series by Christine Sterling. It's one that everyone has been waiting for. Marianne and Archie. Well written with the mystery and drama.
An Agent for Marianne is book 49 of the series by Christine Sterling. It's one that everyone has been waiting for. Marianne and Archie. Well written with the mystery and drama.
November 25, 2019
Finally
Marianne has to leave to let Archie know how much she means to him. Twists and turns and the hard headed Scot
Discovers he is lost without her.
Marianne has to leave to let Archie know how much she means to him. Twists and turns and the hard headed Scot
Discovers he is lost without her.
November 26, 2019
She got what she deserved
Yeah! Archie finally pulled his head out of his are!
What a wonderful read, I've been waiting for this story for a long time.
Yeah! Archie finally pulled his head out of his are!
What a wonderful read, I've been waiting for this story for a long time.
December 13, 2019
Marianne and Archie
This was a long awaited book it is hard to believe it was so many years of longing for each other that the story finally turned to them but I am glad it did!
This was a long awaited book it is hard to believe it was so many years of longing for each other that the story finally turned to them but I am glad it did!
December 17, 2019
Will love win the day
Marianne and Archie have a lot of obstacles to overcome before they can admit their love to each other. Will distance keep them appart
Marianne and Archie have a lot of obstacles to overcome before they can admit their love to each other. Will distance keep them appart
December 30, 2019
Good read
Finally! We’ve all been waiting for Archie to wise up and admit that he loves Maryanne. She has my vote for sainthood. Enjoy 👍💜
Finally! We’ve all been waiting for Archie to wise up and admit that he loves Maryanne. She has my vote for sainthood. Enjoy 👍💜
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