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Such a sweet story
Before reading this book, I was sure Miles is gonna end up with Lisette. Now that I read it, I can't believe I thought that! He and Jemma couldn't be more perfect! Mr Romantic totally deserves his title!
The Matchmaking Mamas were at their best again!

Things I loved:
⟡ best friends to lovers
⟡ the letters
⟡ Miles' poetry book
⟡ the bench
⟡ Matchmaking Mamas
⟡ the Rebels
⟡ tons of teasing

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I really like the friendship between Miles and Gemma. Miles has loved Gemma since childhood but Gemma is convinced Miles should marry her cousin Gemma. Will the matchmaking mamas find Gemma another match or will Gemma finally realize what is right in front of her. Another great book of romance and friendship.

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I love the Matchmaking Mamas series! Not just the Mamas working behind the scenes trying to help their children find love, but the delightful group of friends known as The Rebels.

Jemma Fielding made a promise to her grandmother to marry and fall in love. When she turns to the Matchmaking Mamas Society for help, she’s paired with the dashing Mr. Bentley, who appears to be an ideal suitor. Struggling to navigate the intricacies of courtship, Jemma turns to her best friend, Miles Jackson aka Mr. Romantic, for love lessons.

What Jemma doesn’t realize is that Miles has secretly loved her for years, making his role as her advisor painful as he helps her build a relationship with Mr. Bentley. Miles’ guidance is tender and selfless, while he's conflicted whether he should protect their friendship or confess his feelings to Jemma. (Confess Miles, confess!!!)

Most of the time in a friends to love romance, the man is the clueless one, but this time it was the woman. Jemma had no idea that Miles loves her. There were several times I wanted to shake some sense into and tell her to open her eyes. I loved Miles and wanted him to confess his feelings to Jemma far sooner than he did. There are so many things to love about this book: the dual POV, Matchmaking Mamas, Rebel friends, the meetings on the bench, the cricket game, and that first kiss!!

This is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions in this review are my own.

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Cute romance about a girl that’s grandma passed away. Before she passed she told her granddaughter that she really wanted her to get married. In order to fulfill her grandma’s desire she enlists her friend Miles to help her find a match. He already has feelings for her but she has no idea. She starts to fall for him but thinks he is in love with someone else.

Loved their relationship and how things worked out in the end.

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I thoroughly enjoyed The Gentleman’s Confession! The dynamic between the main characters was compelling, offering a perfect blend of chemistry, wit, and emotional depth. Their interactions were so authentic and engaging that I found myself rooting for them from the very beginning. Having read the previous books in the series, I was especially thrilled to see more of Miles and Jemma. Their individual growth and evolving relationship were beautifully portrayed, adding layers of richness to the story.

Anneka Walker has a talent for weaving heartfelt emotions and realistic struggles into her characters, making their journey feel personal and relatable. The way the plot unfolded—balancing moments of tension, humor, and romance—kept me completely hooked. Fans of the series will love how this book ties into the overarching narrative while still delivering a satisfying story of its own. I can’t wait to read more from Anneka Walker and revisit this delightful world she’s created.

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I loved this story. I really love this series and all the wonderful characters. I liked how this was a friends to more story and that it took some time for Jemma to see what a great catch Miles was. I loved the way the romance evolved and how we weren’t sure if Jemma would ever see how much Miles loved her and how much she loved her. I loved how that author made us care for the characters and what happened to them. I hope there are more books with these characters and set in this world.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

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Set during the Georgian Era, "The Gentleman's Confession" is a romantic, sweet, heartfelt, and moving best friends to lovers romance that kept me turning the pages into the early hours of the morning to see how everything would work out.

Anneka R. Walker's writing style is so full of heart, engaging, dynamic, and full of emotion. She brilliantly brings each character to life right off of the page, and I could truly envision every moment from the first page to the last. Her character development is extremely strong, and I was pulled into the plot of the story immediately. I simply did not want to put this book down!

(Possible Spoilers!):
What begins as a promise to her grandmother and turning to the Matchmaking Mamas Society to find her perfect match, to asking her best friend for advice, soon turns into something different than either Jemma or Miles could have expected. And, oh my goodness, Jemma and Miles are truly perfect for one another! They bring out the best in each other, understand one another on such a deep level, and their love is so beautiful. I hope to see them again in a future book!

I highly recommend this book for Historical Romance lovers! I can't wait to read what Ms. Walker writes next!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the e-ARC of this novel, and to Shadow Mountain Publishing for sending me a physical ARC as well, it is incredible! All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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I was completely intrigued by the title and cover of The Gentleman's Confession by Anneka R. Walker. I love a dapper fellow on the cover of a Regency romance ... is he the gentleman referenced in the title, and what does he have to confess?

This is Miles and Jemma's story. Best friends since childhood, he's a vicar and she's a bluestocking aspiring fashion designer. Each has more-than-friends feelings toward the other, but (of course) they don't reveal them for various reasons. This story has so many emotions - humor, longing, disappointment, frustration, joy, and love.

It's clear how this romance will end, but the journey the characters take had some surprising turns which held my interest. I read this when my job was extremely stressful, and it provided a wonderful escape from reality. I especially enjoyed a comedic situation where several female parishioners were clamoring for Miles' attention, and Jemma had a unique way of rescuing him. There were a couple of instances where turns of phrase felt too contemporary, but I'm sure the author researched her dialog thoroughly.

Even though this is book 3 of the Matchmaking Mamas series and the first I read, I wasn't lost, and now want to read books 1 and 2 so I can thoroughly enjoy book 4, Ian's story!

Thank you to Shadow Mountain Publishing for the complimentary review copy of this book; all opinions in this review are my own.

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Jemma Fielding promised her dying grandmother she’ll marry for love and enlists the Matchmaking Mamas Society. Seeking advice on how to win a man’s heart, she turns to her best friend, Miles Jackson, unaware of his long-hidden affection for her. As Miles helps Jemma navigate romance, he must confront his own feelings and decide if he’s willing to risk their friendship to reveal the love that’s been quietly growing between them.

When I first picked this one up, I had no idea it was actually the third book in a series. Fortunately, I was able to pick up on previous books, though I do think it would be best to read this series in order to really get what was going on. I didn’t quite understand the reason behind Jemma’s previous aversion to marriage. I also didn’t understand Miles’ situation, how he let everyone’s assumption of him being intended for another girl go on for so many years.

The country setting was nice. I was amused by the Matchmaking Mamas Society, and wished they were the main characters. That’s not to say Miles and Jemma weren’t nice, but they weren’t very memorable to me.

Overall, this was a fun, sweet romance. Readers of Regency Romance, who like series, will no doubt be glad to start this series.

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The Gentleman’s Confession, by Anneka Walker is a light fun read. I really enjoyed reading it. I especially enjoyed the matchmaking Mamma’s, a group of Mothers who are tired of waiting for their reluctant children to finally get married.
This book has the story of Miles and Jenna. They are a sweet couple who started out as best friends and then discovered they had feelings for each other. I liked miles as the leading man. He is kind and caring, and cares more about Jenna’s happiness than his own.
This is a sweet clean romance. I loved it and highly recommend it!

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Absolutely wonderful book with great dialog and characters with depth. I really loved how Miles tried to help Jemma get what she thought she wanted, even at a determent to himself. So selfless. I can't wait for Ian's book!!

I received an ARC through NetGalley and all opinions are my own.

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Read this if you’re going through a hard time and need something lighthearted, funny, romantic, and with a happy ending.

This is another Matchmaking Mamas book. I read and enjoyed the previous two books in the series and highly recommend reading them also, but this can be read alone. All of the books in the series are about a small group of friends. This one focuses on Miles, a vicar, and his childhood friend Jemma. She has long declared she wants to live life as a spinster and use her time and money serving those who are less fortunate, but she makes a deathbed promise to her grandmother to find love and marry. The Matchmaking Mamas choose Mr. Bentley, a gentleman new to the area, to be her match.

Miles’ friends give him the nickname Mr. Romantic because women are always trying to catch his attention due to his good looks, but he hates this and tries to discourage it. Everyone expects him to marry Lisette because he heroically rescued her from an icy pond years ago and she has loved him ever since. He’s Jemma’s good friend and she relies on him, even asking him to give her lessons on love.

Overall, the story is a little ridiculous but a lot of fun. It reminds me a little of Pride & Prejudice or Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. This helped me through a hard time and made me laugh so it easily gets 5 stars from me. Thanks to Shadow Mountain Publishing for an ARC to use for my review.

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This was an enjoyable read.
I absolutely loved the friend group and the matchmaking mamas. They gave the book some added humor.
This was a friends to lovers trope and it had me rooting for Miles right from the start.
I enjoyed that this book didn’t have a designated “bad guy” everyone was likable.
The author managed to give everyone a happy ending which I loved.

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This is the first time that I have read a book by this author, and I enjoyed it very much. It was a cute and cozy romance between two people who won't admit their feelings for each other. Jemma and Miles were both adorable with the chemistry and denial. I enjoyed this story because it was warm and funny. The only down side is that I would have loved more romantic moments between them. I think the characters were well written, and the story was plotted well. I would recommend this to other for reading.

Thank you Net Galley ARC and Shadow Mountain Publishing.

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LOVED! I love the matchmaking mamas. I also love Miles being in love with Jemma since they were kids but still agreeing to help her find a husband. This book was so sweet! I can't get over their love story. It is just the sweetest!

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I love this series. It was wonderful getting to know Jemma and Miles better. That's what I've enjoyed most about these books, getting to know the person behind the rebel. 😉 I wasn't sure how this would turn out and had been surprised by the love triangle, but it was handled beautifully. I can't wait for the next book.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through Netgalley, and this is my honest review.

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The Matchmaking Mamas have done it again! And definitely not in the way you'd expect. This is a fun addition to the series. I think Miles is my favorite character to date, but I might say that with each "new" character in this book. Jemma is definitely kind of naive, but she gets there in the end.

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“The Gentleman’s Confession” is a tale of love, finding love, and seeing love that has been there all along. Jemma is a self-professed, independent woman who has said she will not marry, but she promises her dying grandmother that she will marry for love. Unsure how to proceed after this momentous promise, Jemma seeks the help of the Matchmaking Mamas for a suitable match. Mr. Bentley is a newcomer to town, and Jemma is trying so very hard to make a good impression upon him. In her concern about this new quest to fall in love, she seeks out the help of her dear friend, the rector, Miles Jackson. Miles is known by his friends to be Mr. Romantic, but unbeknownst to anyone, he has loved Jemma since they were children. This has them in quite a pickle, I must say. He agrees to give Jemma lessons on romance, and here is where confusion sets in for Jemma. This is not just a totally fluffy book, but rather Jemma shows a tremendous amount of personal growth as does Miles in his own way. Miles helps Jemma to see that her own heart for others can be lived out right in their community and even in Jemma’s own household. Isn’t that true of us as well? We can use our care of others in our own sphere of influence. This was a lovely, light, sweet read and I would definitely read more by Anneka R. Walker in the future.

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The Gentleman’s Confession is the third book in talented Anneka R. Walker’s Matchmaking Mamas series. It was such a treat to visit Jemma Fielding and Miles Jackson and their friends, The Rebels, in this book. When Jemma promises her dying grandmother that she’ll marry and fall in love, she turns to the Matchmaking Mamas for help to find a husband and to her longtime friend Miles to teach her about romance, unaware that Miles has loved her for years. I enjoyed the banter between Jemma and Miles and the easy relationship they had with each other. The stellar cast of secondary characters added much fun and depth to the charming tale. This is a delightful clean and wholesome Regency historical fiction story.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy from Shadow Mountain through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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I couldn't help but root for Miles from the beginning! This sweet story will definitely take you on a rollercoaster of emotions wondering how it will all work out! Mr. Romantic deserves his happily ever after!

I received an ARC through Netgalley and all opinions are my own.

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