A delightful Regency romance... The Gentleman's Confession by Anneka R. Walker (Review) #newbooks #bookx #romancebooks #historicalromance #cleanromance #cleanreads #properromance @ShadowMountn @ProperRomance


I'm happy to be sharing my review of this newest Proper Romance from Anneka R. Walker and Shadow Mountain...

The Gentleman's Confession
(A Proper Romance/Matchmaking Mama's #3)
By Anneka R. Walker
Historical Romance, Clean & Wholesome
Audiobook, Paperback & eBook, 288 Pages
October 22, 2024 by Shadow Mountain

Summary

Inexperienced in courtship and love, Jemma turns to her best friend, Miles, for guidance on how to win a man’s heart—not knowing that Miles has secretly loved her for years.

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. Despite his 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 he’s brave enough to confess his feelings to Jemma before she is whisked away forever.

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My Review

THE GENTLEMAN'S CONFESSION is a delightful Regency romance full of friendship, family, and humor. The comradery between a group of friends and then the two main characters were so fun and automatically brought deep relationships built over years of this group knowing each other. The heroine has plenty of spark with a less-than-traditional hero. Some moments of introspection and heartbreak bring a depth to the story, while the sweet romance and friendships inspire. Highly recommended to fans of the genre!

I laughed so much during this story while equally swooning. Jemma definitely is in denial while Miles is very aware and trying to get through to her. This story is a case of someone making choices based on what they think is best for someone else, and with what is best for themselves being the last consideration. I enjoyed the group of friends and the family dynamics, but Jemma and Miles definitely are the focal point as they should be. Of course I had a bit of frustration with Jemma, but she eventually figures things out, and some other frustrations with the characters not seeing things a bit clearer sooner. There is a bit of silliness, but all in good fun. I knew how the story would eventually end, but not all the twists and turns to get there. The humor and emotional drive towards the end were especially entertaining.

In the end, was it what I wished for? This was such a fun read! So much humor, friendship, and swoon-worthy romance, with loveable characters and a sweet small-town country setting. Highly recommended to regency romance readers and fans of the Proper Romance line!

Content: Clean
Source: I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.

Have you read the other books in the series or other recent Regency romances?

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