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Title: The Gentleman's Confession by Anneka R. Walker
Series: Matchmaking Mamas Book #3
Pages: 288
Date Published: October 22, 2024
Publisher: Shadow Mountain
Stars: *****
Blurb:
Brookeside, England, 1822
Jemma Fielding has always considered herself an independent woman, but to honor her beloved grandmother’s dying wish, she makes a promise that she will marry and fall in love. To fulfill her promise, she turns to the Matchmaking Mamas Society for assistance and is paired with the charming Mr. Bentley. Though he is everything Jemma could hope for in a match, she is clueless about how to win his heart. Desperate to make a good impression, she seeks guidance from her dearest friend, Miles Jackson, a humble rector with a talent for understanding matters of the heart.
However, Miles’s secret affection for Jemma has spanned years, and teaching her to love someone else threatens to betray his own heart. Trapped by his own selfless nature, Miles fears he will never be more than a humble rector in her eyes.
Even as he gives Jemma lessons in love, Miles grapples with the challenge of convincing her that Mr. Bentley may be a perfect gentleman but he is not the perfect match for her. Will Miles’s advice in romance jeopardize their years of friendship, or will it reveal the attraction that has quietly blossomed between them, proving that this time, the Matchmaking Mamas may have made a mistake? Miles must decide if
My Thoughts:
This novel was so much fun to read! Well worth the ***** rating!
I haven't read a Regency Romance in quite some time but "The Gentleman's Confession" by Anneka R. Walker reminded me why they are a favorite genre of mine.
I absolutely adored Miles and Jemma together. They started with what both believed was a mutual best friend situation. The journey the author took them on was full of ups and down and emotional roller coasters. The angst that both main characters were feeling was so heartrendingly sweet. I couldn't stop reading as I wanted so very badly to find out how Miles and Jemma would come together in the end. I knew it would be very satisfying! Sigh!
The book was so well-written that I was completely caught up in the story and forgot that I was reading words. Instead I saw the story in my head. It was a total escape to another time and place. To me this is the highest compliment I could give :)
"The Gentleman's Confession" is the third book in the Matchmaking Mamas series but can very easily be ready as a stand-alone. I would love to go back and read the first two books of the series and get to know more about the "Rebels" friend group.
This was a sweet, clean read.
I am very excited and thankful to review this book today!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
I don't usually read romances but this one sounds pretty good! My oldest daughter would probably love it. thanks for a good review!!
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