An Unexpected Match

A Clean and Uplifting Romance

By Shelley Shepard Gray

On Sale: 4/28/2026
Two guarded hearts…

Unexpectedly drawn together

Former foster child Kinsey Zaleski has built a new life as a dental receptionist for her foster dad, Dr. Martin. But her hard-won peace is rattled by Hunt Vargo, the brooding, battle-scarred handyman fixing up the dental office. A former army captain, Hunt isn’t looking for love—especially with someone as sunny and feisty as Kinsey, who always seems to misunderstand him. When a shady figure from Kinsey’s foster-care past resurfaces, Hunt protectively jumps in to play the part of her fake boyfriend, only to find the budding attraction between them is all too real. With both their hearts wounded and exposed, can they find the courage to let love in?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR

From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.

A Matchmaker Knows Best Romance

Book 1: Their Surprise Reunion
Book 2: Christmas Promises
Book 3: An Unexpected Match
ISBN: 9780369767967
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Apr 28, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Military
BISAC 3: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *

Shelley Shepard Gray

Biography

Shelley Shepard Gray writes inspirational and sweet contemporary romances for a variety of publishers. With over a million books in print, her novels have reached both the New York Times and the USA Today bestseller lists. She lives in southern Colorado near her grown children, walks her dachshunds, bakes too much, and writes full time.

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<strong>Two guarded hearts…</strong><br><br><strong>Unexpectedly drawn together</strong><br><br> Former foster child Kinsey Zaleski has built a new life as a dental receptionist for her foster dad, Dr. Martin. But her hard-won peace is rattled by Hunt Vargo, the brooding, battle-scarred handyman fixing up the dental office. A former army captain, Hunt isn’t looking for love—especially with someone as sunny and feisty as Kinsey, who always seems to misunderstand him. When a shady figure from Kinsey’s foster-care past resurfaces, Hunt protectively jumps in to play the part of her fake boyfriend, only to find the budding attraction between them is all too real. With both their hearts wounded and exposed, can they find the courage to let love in?<br><br><em>NEW YORK TIMES</em> BESTSELLING AUTHOR<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Heartwarming: </strong><strong style=””>Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.</strong><br><br><strong>A Matchmaker Knows Best Romance</strong><br><br><strong>Book 1: <i>Their Surprise Reunion</i><br>Book 2: <i>Christmas Promises</i><br>Book 3: <i>An Unexpected Match</i>

ISBN: 9780369767967
Imprint: Harlequin Heartwarming
On Sale: Apr 28, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 336
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Clean & Wholesome
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Military
BISAC 3: FICTION / Small Town & Rural *

Shelley Shepard Gray

Biography

<p> <p><span>Shelley Shepard Gray writes inspirational and sweet contemporary romances for a variety of publishers. With over a million books in print, her novels have reached both the <em>New York Times </em>and the <em>USA Today </em>bestseller lists. </span><span>She lives in southern Colorado near her grown children, walks her dachshunds, bakes too much, and writes full time. </span></p> <p><br></p>gt;