A Matchmaker for the Fine Baron by Bridget Barton

Baroness Frederica Ridley is London’s most esteemed matchmaker, who wields her sharp wit and keen intuition to unite the single hearts of the Ton. Despite her success in orchestrating love for others, she secretly fears she may never find a match of her own, scarred by a past loveless marriage and haunted by the memory of her late husband’s betrayal. All until a chance encounter with the enigmatic Baron Pelham ignites a spark that threatens to consume her heart…
Can she defy all expectations and embrace the passion that kindles her soul?

Pelham Bridges, once a talented composer, is now haunted by the shadows of his scandalous past. He dreams of escaping to the Continent, yet duties beyond number keep him tied to London—not least of all his sister Eugenia, who has failed to find a husband. It is the unexpected encounter with his sister’s matchmaker, Frederica, that will awaken a desire he never dared to imagine and a love that could heal his wounded heart and inspire his greatest masterpiece.
Can this woman be the muse to set him free from the chains of his past?

What begins as a convenient collaboration between Frederica and Pelham, soon grows into something more. They have both spent the last ten years dodging love at every turn, but this time, they may not have a choice. While they learn to confront society’s judgment as well as their own demons, they must face dark secrets and blackmail that threaten to tear them apart. Will they succumb to the pressures of convention or will they be able to follow the path of their hearts, risking everything for a love that defies all odds?

“A Matchmaker for the Fine Baron” is a historical romance novel of approximately 80,000 words. No cheating, no cliffhangers, and a guaranteed happily ever after.