Fleur de Lis is the third novel in the Gents series written by author Sarah M Eden. The Gents are a group of friends living in England during the Georgian period. This book focuses on Henri Fortier.

I really enjoyed reading Henri’s story. He was probably the “Gent” that I knew the least about from reading the first two books in this series. I loved getting to know him and learning his story. I also really liked his love interest, Nicholette. Their love story was sweet and touching. There was also a little intrigue thrown on that made it fun to read.!

This is one of those books you don’t want to miss. I highly recommend you read it!

Sarah Eden is one of my favorite local (to my area) authors. This is the third in her Gents (Georgian Era) series that focuses on a group of male friends who met at school. The Gents, as the group is known, try to gather together once a year for a house party. Two are married (first two books) and the rest single. There is a couple of storylines happening in this book but the main romance is for Henri Fortier. Henri is from France and came to England to study and has not returned home in three years. His father has died and his older brother is cutting his income hoping to force him to return to France. One of Gents is a second son of a Duke and they’ve gathered at his invitation at one of his fathers country homes. To everyones surprise the Duke invites two families who are prominent in Paris hoping to building alliances. Henri’s brother and younger sister are guests as is Nicolette Beaulieu who broke Henri's heart three years before. Nicolette has her own back story and has secret ties to Lafayette.

Eden writes clean books but knows how to convey passion between people. It can be though a kiss on the hand, eyes meeting across a room or a touch of the cheek or hair. I also like the complexity of her characters. There is clear background and motivation for both mains and important side characters. There is intricacy in having a large group of core friends. The author gives everyone lines and moments to show their personalities. I love that they enjoy silly games together like a scavenger hunt or Hide and Seek. One small annoyance is keeping track of all the names. Each man can be called by his first or last name or honorary title. And then each as a nickname as well. Henri is the Archbishop. Add in the French names in this book and it is a lot to keep straight.

I really enjoyed this story and it may be my favorite in the series so far. The bits of historical information on Lafayette, medicine and even contract law enhance the book. Now I will have to wait another year for the next adventure. Luckily for me I already have another book from Eden’s other series on my TBR pile. Thank you to Covenant Communications for the ARC via NetGalley and I am leaving a voluntary review. (4.5 Stars)

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I loved this third installment of the Gents series about Henri Fortier, the one the Gents call the Archbishop. Henri left France thirteen years ago, and as a young boy, he became friends with other members of the group called the Gents. Henri's brother has withheld funds left to Henri in their father's will; as a result, Henri is nearly penniless. The Gents come together at a house party along with friends of Henri's family. I liked that this book was suspenseful. Another great book by Sarah M Eden. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

Book three in the Gents series didn’t disappoint. Henri has been a quiet member of the group, but plays center stage in this novel. Intrigue, mystery and hilarity ensue at a house party where Henri is reunited with the one who got away. I didn’t want to put it down!

Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of this novel. This was a novel of " the Gents" series. While I think you could enjoy as a standalone, I'm glad I had read the others and related novels. This probably my least favorite Gents novel this far as it seemed the action between Henri and Nicolette took FOREVER to develop. I also felt like there was lots of future staging for novels in the works... Celeste, Dughy, Aldrich, etc. Great clean read overall!