Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The Gentleman's Confession Review




About the Book

 Inexperienced in love, Jemma seeks help from her best friend, Miles, unaware that he 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. 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 he’s brave enough to confess his feelings to Jemma before she is whisked away forever. (Goodreads)









My Thoughts


I love stories that involve the friends to more trope. It is what drew me to this story and also the fact that Miles is a rector. The Matchmaking Mama's are hilarious and really add a lot to the story. I wish there was more of that group in these pages because it is a joy to read! The start of this book had me hooked and I was curious to see what twists would abound as we get to the predictable ending. There were a couple of fun things that added to the plot but to be honest this one was a bit slow for me. I really wanted to love it but by the end of the book it was just okay. I really like Miles character and he really pulls things together while Jemma just isn't my favorite. All that to say there are some fun moments and the setting is great. I think many will love this it just wasn't my favorite but still a nice read. 


Three Stars. 

"I received this book from Shadow Mountain Publishers for free. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."









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