The Gentleman's Confession - (Matchmaking Mamas) by Anneka R Walker (Paperback)

About the Book

"Inexperienced Jemma seeks advice from her friend Miles, unaware of his love for her. To fulfill a promise, she courts Mr. Bentley with Miles's help. However, Miles struggles with his feelings, torn between friendship and revealing his love before it's too late. Will their bond survive Jemma's pursuit of another, or will it lead to a revelation of their true feelings?"--

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"Enough ups and downs to last until the happily-ever-after ending. Lightly sprinkled with historical details on the workings of economic and social privilege, a touch of world affairs, and subtle depictions of physical contact to indicate attraction, this should attract fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, and Marion Chesney."-- "Booklist" (8/28/2024 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Anneka R. Walker is a best-selling author of historical and contemporary romance. With humor and an abundance of heart, she crafts uplifting stories you won't soon forget. She is the winner of the Swoony Award and various chapter contests. Her books have received praise from Publishers Weekly, Historical Novel Society, Midwest Book Review, and Readers' Favorite. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in English and history and hopes to never stop learning. She is a connoisseur of chocolate and believer in happy endings.