Matchmaking Mamas #3
The Gentleman's Confession
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.
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.
My Review: 9/10
I couldn’t put it down. A good blend of humor and swoony sweetness, it was *almost* perfect.
SPOILERS
My issues were twofold
- did not like the kissing of an unconscious woman and the “scandal” that ensued.
- did not like that Lisette got a love story in the margins that made everything easy for our two MCs. I’ve seen this ploy used countless times, but I think it’s lazy and unrealistic (rare). I think it would have been more real and relatable if Lisette stepped aside (bc what other choice would she have) without having an alternate plan and Miles and Jemma chose each other come what may. Then Lisette could have had a proper story of her own (which she totally deserved) and the time to grieve and heal and grow.
That said, my feelings on these matters were not enough to sour my enjoyment of this story. Can’t wait for Ian’s turn, it looks like it’s going to be a good one.
SPOILERS
My issues were twofold
- did not like the kissing of an unconscious woman and the “scandal” that ensued.
- did not like that Lisette got a love story in the margins that made everything easy for our two MCs. I’ve seen this ploy used countless times, but I think it’s lazy and unrealistic (rare). I think it would have been more real and relatable if Lisette stepped aside (bc what other choice would she have) without having an alternate plan and Miles and Jemma chose each other come what may. Then Lisette could have had a proper story of her own (which she totally deserved) and the time to grieve and heal and grow.
That said, my feelings on these matters were not enough to sour my enjoyment of this story. Can’t wait for Ian’s turn, it looks like it’s going to be a good one.
