The Pinkerton Matchmaker Series by Sophie Dawson

Wilhelmina Cutler had wanted to be a Pinkerton agent ever since she moved in with her aunt and uncle who was an agent himself. Now’s her chance. They are hiring women in the Denver Pinkerton Detective Agency. Already trained in most of the skills needed, Mina is confident she can handle any case they assign her. Reece Galway is a veteran agent who has worked from the Denver office since the end of the Civil War... moreWilhelmina Cutler had wanted to be a Pinkerton agent ever since she moved in with her aunt and uncle who was an agent himself. Now’s her chance. They are hiring women in the Denver Pinkerton Detective Agency. Already trained in most of the skills needed, Mina is confident she can handle any case they assign her. Reece Galway is a veteran agent who has worked from the Denver office since the end of the Civil War. When his boss tells him his future employment hinges on marrying a woman aspiring to be an agent he nearly quits. He’s never had a partner and doesn’t want one, especially some rookie woman who knows nothing about how to be a detective. There’s something about his new wife. She seems to attract danger, yet is able to stave it off. She’s stiff and overly polite and sometimes rather sarcastic. And she doesn’t like his attitude. Heading to San Francisco to solve an insurance fraud case, Reece and Mina butt heads. Can they work together to solve the case, or will their enmity make it impossible? Will this marriage continue once they are back in Denver or will either one demand an annulment? less

Delaney Schnell is no stranger to hard work and to taking care of herself. She applied to be one of the first female Pinkerton Agents in the Denver office. While she is thrilled to work a case where her education and talents will be put to use, she’s less than thrilled to have to marry her trainer. But Delaney has been through worse, and if this is what it takes, then she will endure. Griff Picard transferred from the Chicago office after the Great Chicago Fire... moreDelaney Schnell is no stranger to hard work and to taking care of herself. She applied to be one of the first female Pinkerton Agents in the Denver office. While she is thrilled to work a case where her education and talents will be put to use, she’s less than thrilled to have to marry her trainer. But Delaney has been through worse, and if this is what it takes, then she will endure. Griff Picard transferred from the Chicago office after the Great Chicago Fire. He isn’t thrilled to have a partner - especially one inexperienced and female. When he’s told he must marry her or be out of a job, he reluctantly gives in. Delaney and Griff have to learn to work together, but first, they have to learn to live as husband and wife. Can true love be found by two people so different? And will the detectives be able to solve the case before more people die? less

Rilla doesn’t want a husband, but she wants to be a Pinkerton Agent. Morgan wants to keep his job, so he must marry her. The Pinkerton Matchmaker strikes again. Rilla’s experience growing up in a traveling theater troupe, taught her that men considered women property. Now she was going to be married and she’s not going to let her temporary husband treat her that way. Then she meets Morgan... moreRilla doesn’t want a husband, but she wants to be a Pinkerton Agent. Morgan wants to keep his job, so he must marry her. The Pinkerton Matchmaker strikes again. Rilla’s experience growing up in a traveling theater troupe, taught her that men considered women property. Now she was going to be married and she’s not going to let her temporary husband treat her that way. Then she meets Morgan. Denver Pinkerton agent, Morgan Weston, reluctantly agrees to marry and take his wife on the case and keep her out of danger. He just hopes an event from his past doesn’t come to light. Will they find the stolen gold they are sent to recover? If they find it, can they get it back to Denver safely? Will her beliefs about men and his issue with his past allow them to work successfully together? Will they ever reveal their thoughts about the other or keep their feelings to themselves? less