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Ornamental Match Maker #15
July's Jubilant Christmas Jumble
Jamie Walton has always loved the Old Inn, her grandmother's Victorian holiday spot has been in the family for ages and she is determined to restore it and its rental cottages to new glory. With summer quickly approaching she has a million things to do but when one misstep lands her in a mess it might take a little nudge from a special matchmaker to help her along her way. Carlos simply wants to finish his job as he brings color back to the cottages along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, when a chance encounter with his new boss tosses him into the mix he determines to do what he can to make her dreams come true. With the help of his younger siblings, a disappearing baby, and a dash of magic be able to bring two dreamers together?
93 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2019
About the author
Danni Roan
120 books124 followersDanni Roan, born in rural western Pennsylvania, has always loved the country life. Her first work published under her real name, Paula Liddle-Beem, is a collection of folk essays about childhood in the lush, green mountains of PA. Being a teacher of English and English as a Second Language for the past twelve years has only inspired Danni’s love of writing Western Historical Fiction. After receiving her Masters of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language she determined to indulge her passion for fiction writing. Teaching both in the USA and abroad has exposed Danni to a wide range of people from all walks of life and she tries to capture that unique character in her work.
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July 3, 2025
Read by AI horrendous!
June 8, 2019
Oh my word!
I just absolutely loved this book from the themed cabin concepts at the beginning to the finished products described in the epilogue and the first chapter of the sequel. Looking forward to the sequel to this. Another great hit Danni!
I just absolutely loved this book from the themed cabin concepts at the beginning to the finished products described in the epilogue and the first chapter of the sequel. Looking forward to the sequel to this. Another great hit Danni!
June 7, 2019
A simple ornament arrives. A small paintbrush. Gifter is Mr. Claus. What can this have to do with Jamie's new task of getting her Grandmothers old Inn back into shape and into a paying business again.
Jamie has gone to school in the Hospitality industry and has big plans for this venture. Her plans include restoring the old Inn and each of the cottages that spread out behind it. Her idea is a different theme for each cottage. They hire a painter to bring this idea to life.
A morning collision has Carlos falling off his ladder, and red, white and blue paint from the Fourth of July cottage spilling over the walkway and Jamie. Can first meetings bring lasting joy for these two?
There is definitely attraction there. Stemming from both sides. This delightful story abounds with adventure and happiness. You will enjoy the story and the series, The Ornamental Matchmakers.
I received an ARC of this book and am choosing to leave an honest review.
Jamie has gone to school in the Hospitality industry and has big plans for this venture. Her plans include restoring the old Inn and each of the cottages that spread out behind it. Her idea is a different theme for each cottage. They hire a painter to bring this idea to life.
A morning collision has Carlos falling off his ladder, and red, white and blue paint from the Fourth of July cottage spilling over the walkway and Jamie. Can first meetings bring lasting joy for these two?
There is definitely attraction there. Stemming from both sides. This delightful story abounds with adventure and happiness. You will enjoy the story and the series, The Ornamental Matchmakers.
I received an ARC of this book and am choosing to leave an honest review.
December 16, 2020
A riot of joy, trepidation, glee and doubt!
Such a sweet tale of hope and new beginnings!
Carlos has spent the last 10 years with his life on hold but one collision with Jamie and his befuddled heart and head full of dreams have him wondering if there could be more to life than work. Carlos will steal your heart with his quiet words and his searching, hopeful eyes will have your heart melting.
Jamie is like a breath of fresh air, she loves her home and has numerous exciting ideas to give the family business new life, meeting Carlos gives her heart new life too.
A beautiful romance full of hope, memories and poignant moments, I loved it! I read this and the rest of the series on Kindle Unlimited.
Such a sweet tale of hope and new beginnings!
Carlos has spent the last 10 years with his life on hold but one collision with Jamie and his befuddled heart and head full of dreams have him wondering if there could be more to life than work. Carlos will steal your heart with his quiet words and his searching, hopeful eyes will have your heart melting.
Jamie is like a breath of fresh air, she loves her home and has numerous exciting ideas to give the family business new life, meeting Carlos gives her heart new life too.
A beautiful romance full of hope, memories and poignant moments, I loved it! I read this and the rest of the series on Kindle Unlimited.
June 9, 2019
Busy summer with a bit of love
Sometimes young people stay so busy caring for others they don't have time to care for others they miss ❤. Mrs. 🎅to the rescue as she plots a summertime magic. The renovation of an in with themed cabins is central to the plot. The attraction heats up between two talented individuals to sizzle. 🔥You won't want to miss this newest sweet and clean romance in the Ornamental matchmaker series.
Sometimes young people stay so busy caring for others they don't have time to care for others they miss ❤. Mrs. 🎅to the rescue as she plots a summertime magic. The renovation of an in with themed cabins is central to the plot. The attraction heats up between two talented individuals to sizzle. 🔥You won't want to miss this newest sweet and clean romance in the Ornamental matchmaker series.
June 7, 2019
Danni Roan is a new author to this avid reader. The Ornamental Match Maker series is a fun holiday read. Danni Roan's short paragraphs with lots of dialog moves the plot along. Enough of the back story is included. Some mystery - who leaves the ornaments, which lead to romance. Delightful summer read with its Michigan resort setting.
June 10, 2019
Watch out for ladders
Another wonderful addition to the Ornamental Match Maker series.
I can't wait to read more from this author and the others in the series.
Jamie has big plans for helping her Grandmother fix up the Inn and cabins.
Carlos loves his job as a painter and has help from his brother and sister.
Follow these two on their journey to romance and love.
Another wonderful addition to the Ornamental Match Maker series.
I can't wait to read more from this author and the others in the series.
Jamie has big plans for helping her Grandmother fix up the Inn and cabins.
Carlos loves his job as a painter and has help from his brother and sister.
Follow these two on their journey to romance and love.
July 31, 2019
A great story filled with wonderful characters. I enjoyed the the story with the cute themed cottages and how descriptive the author was. The romance was fun and had me smiling throughout the book. Such a great book about love, family and legacies.
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Was given a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
December 3, 2019
A great story
This is a fun story that ends too soon. It does come together well; I was just wishing for a bit more. Adding a few paragraphs before the epilogue would be great.
The two siblings and babysitting scene added a lot to the story. Gram added lots of humor too. A clean fun story set in the Great Lakes region.
This is a fun story that ends too soon. It does come together well; I was just wishing for a bit more. Adding a few paragraphs before the epilogue would be great.
The two siblings and babysitting scene added a lot to the story. Gram added lots of humor too. A clean fun story set in the Great Lakes region.
December 23, 2021
Wonderful refreshing Christmas story
I highly recommend this delightful Christmas story that I could hardly put down until I finished it. You can't help but fall in love with all the characters and want to go for a holiday stay at this lovely Old Inn in the Christmas cottage of course.
I highly recommend this delightful Christmas story that I could hardly put down until I finished it. You can't help but fall in love with all the characters and want to go for a holiday stay at this lovely Old Inn in the Christmas cottage of course.
December 30, 2021
What a fun story of two hard working young people getting some renovations done and falling in love
What a bunch of funoving hard workers aiming to get the cabins ready for the summer season. It is a great lighthearted story of two people falling in love while working on renovatioms!
What a bunch of funoving hard workers aiming to get the cabins ready for the summer season. It is a great lighthearted story of two people falling in love while working on renovatioms!
June 8, 2019
The ole inn
Two people find their hearts desire together while renovating the family inn. Inspired too update and beautify they find Christmas in July. And some gifts of the season to bring them together.
Two people find their hearts desire together while renovating the family inn. Inspired too update and beautify they find Christmas in July. And some gifts of the season to bring them together.
December 14, 2019
I loved the storyline and the ideas of the themes cottages as part of the Inn. The kindness of the in keepers through the years that came back to them. The thoughtfulness of Rose and Anita and their adventure, oh my. A fun, sweet, clean read.
December 30, 2019
Christmas spirit through the spring and summer
Carlos- painter
Jamie- hospitality for her grandmother's inn and helping redesign/facelift the resort
I enjoyed reading this engaging story that is well written with charismatic characters. Their story has a wonderful HEA.
Carlos- painter
Jamie- hospitality for her grandmother's inn and helping redesign/facelift the resort
I enjoyed reading this engaging story that is well written with charismatic characters. Their story has a wonderful HEA.
July 19, 2023
I love how this story describes the old inn and the themed cottages. You wish to reserve a cottage for one or two weeks after reading the details. This book is so much fun. I think Carlos and Jamie make a beautiful couple, and I admire Carlos for teaching his siblings a strong work ethic and for always being there for them. Danni Roan did a fantastic job
March 1, 2025
Sweet!
This is a sweet story! Carlos and Jamie met while Jamie was renovating her grandmother's inn and cottages. With their combined visions, they transformed the place into something truly special, falling in love along the way!
This is a sweet story! Carlos and Jamie met while Jamie was renovating her grandmother's inn and cottages. With their combined visions, they transformed the place into something truly special, falling in love along the way!
January 6, 2020
Sweet Christmas Story
A really good sweet Christmas story. I'm enjoying this series and loved Carlos and Jamie's story. I look forward to more books in the series.
A really good sweet Christmas story. I'm enjoying this series and loved Carlos and Jamie's story. I look forward to more books in the series.
November 23, 2020
A cute story that romance readers will love! And Christmasy too!!
August 11, 2022
Great book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It makes a great addition to the series. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a sweet clean romance.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It makes a great addition to the series. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a sweet clean romance.
July 17, 2023
great book
This was a great book. I love this author. I highly recommend this book and author. I cannot wait to read the next book by this author.
This was a great book. I love this author. I highly recommend this book and author. I cannot wait to read the next book by this author.
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