The Matchmakers — Carolyn Brown

Three mischievous matchmakers. Two lonely hearts. And one last chance at a happily ever after. Don't miss this heartwarming short story from New York Times best-selling author Carolyn Brown. Meet Minnie, Dotty, and Stella—all retired and year-round residents on a cruise ship, they have dubbed themselves the unofficial matchmakers aboard. Minnie can ferret out a lonely woman by the second day of the cruise. Dotty can spot an openhearted man all the way across the Lido Deck. And Stella is great at putting a plan together. Together they've been every bit as successful as one of those online dating sites, and they can watch the romance unfold right before their eyes.The trio face their biggest challenge yet when an unusual pair makes it onto the 10-day cruise to Alaska. Ava and Vince are on the verge of a divorce and have no idea that they've each booked the same cruise to think things over. Now, with a little help from the Matchmakers, they're about to discover that every great voyage has its storms—and love means weathering them together.