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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

This book is part of the Matchmaking Mamas series by Anneka R. Walker. The story itself is a standalone one, but I enjoyed having read the previous books in this series prior to this one. Many of the characters are recurring and the premise of the Matchmaking Mamas is developed earlier in the series. If you haven't read the others, you can still enjoy this story very much.

I found this book to be delightful. Jemma and Miles are so precious How they care for each other and their friends is touching. This story has plenty of humor as well. I believe this is one of my favorite series by this author. I am really looking forward to the next book too!

I'd like to thank Netgalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this ebook. I'm happy to leave an honest review.

I have enjoyed this series and this book is no exception! Since the first book I figured he'd end up with the groups angel, but it's super interesting why he was pressured to do that. Jemma is an interesting character and I think that she fits Miles quite well. And looking back I can see how he was only ever interested in Jemma. This is a great addition to the series!

'He was a Rebel, but not on matters of the heart.'

This book has so many noteworthy lines. And it was so sweet and romantic. Which makes sense, seeing as it's about Miles, Mr Romantic.
These Matchmaking Mamas romances are so much fun. Speaking as a mom, I'm a huge fan of these incredible and smart mamas, helping out their kids.

If you like regency, friendships, dating tutors, secret notes, and happy endings, might I recommend this one?

Regency romance is my favorite, and this was a great one! I am a fan of sweet romance with lots of chemistry. The Gentleman’s Confession has all of that and more

The matchmaking mamas are at it again! I love this group of women. They’re so fun and entertaining. Sadly we have lost one of them in this book. Jemma‘s grandmother passed away, but before she did, she made Jemma promise her she would marry for love. Jemma has never had the desire to marry, so this was a difficult promise, but one she would make sure she fulfilled. So we put the matchmaking mamas to work again, and it takes no time at all for them to find the perfect man, but is he the perfect man for her?
Miles is the local Vicar and part of ”The Rebels”. A local group of friends that go about righting wrongs in secret. He and Jemma have known each other since children. He has had a secret crush on her for many years.
This is a wonderful addition to the series which can be read as a stand alone, but so much more enjoyable to read them in order. It is a sweet romance that is clean and wholesome with Charming characters, great banter, and a happily ever after. .I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

“Mr. Romantic was about to become the best teacher Jemma Fielding had ever had.”

The handsome vicar has been in love with his friend Jemma for forever, but she has always refused to marry until one day she changes her mind. What ever shall he do when she starts courting another!

This was such a fun, slow burn regency romance between two childhood friends Miles and Jemma! The obstacles they had to overcome, the emotional roller coaster! Phew what a ride this book took me on! A very enjoyable ride indeed!

I loved listening to this audiobook. It really brought the story to life. I felt like I was watching a Jane Austen adaption. Both voices had lots of personality and fit the characters so well. Miles’s voice is so sooo dreamy and so is he!

I love Miles. He is just the sweetest. He is so gentle and thoughtful. You are going to fall in love with him like all of the other ladies in town!

Jemma is spirited and independent. The growth she goes through is wonderful!

My favorite part of this story are the childhood memories and the romance lessons from Mr. Romantic himself!

Read for:
🤍childhood friends to more
🤍the matchmaking mamas
🤍seeing beloved characters again
🤍the lovely forced proximity
🤍fun scenes
🤍fighting for each other
🤍the happiest happily ever after

I love this series. I loved seeing all of the beloved characters again in the most gorgeous setting! I love the rebels and the matchmaking mamas. What an enjoyable read! The ending had my heart pounding with happiness!

I have read all of Anneka Walker's books and this one is my favorite! Once I picked it up, I did not want to put it down and I finished it in a few hours!

Miles and Jemma are two of the kindest, most generous characters I've read. Their playful banter and sweet friendship are delightful. My heart broke for Miles as he was forced to hide his feelings for Jemma, since she was "matched" with another.

The "Love Lessons" will make you swoon and their kiss is 100% worth the wait! The full circle moment is everything!!!

These Matchmaking Mamas know their business! I can't wait to see what they have in store for Ian!

After reading, I had the opportunity to listen to an ALC of the audiobook and it did not disappoint! The male narrator is one of my favorites. His deep, rich voice portrays so much emotion. The female narrator brought so much life and humor to Jemma's character. Their performances made for a highly entertaining listen.

Whether listening or reading, I highly recommend this book!

*Thank you to NetGalley, Shadow Mountain Publishing, and Dreamscape Select for the ARC/ALC, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book was so much fun! Miles has been in love with Jemma forever, but she has always insisted that she will not marry. After a deathbed promise to her Grandmother, Jemma is ready to marry, but she’s asked the Matchmaking Mama to find her match, and it isn’t Miles. But she does ask him for lessons on how to fall in love. Could this be his chance to get her to fall in love with him?
Oh my goodness, this story was so funny! I loved Miles’ lessons and the confusion they gave Jemma! I couldn’t wait for her to see what was before her eyes. I couldn’t believe that none of their other friends had seen through him. This book is full of embarrassing moments, true friendship, swoon worthy meetings, and a happily ever after. I stayed up far later than I’ll admit to my husband reading it!

The matchmaking mamas are at it again!! This time though, they were enlisted for their services. Jemma promises her dying grandmother that she will get married, and after swearing to live a life of spinsterhood, she needs help. After they find her a great match, she also enlists the help of one of the Rebels- Mr. Romantic 😍
And romantic he most certainly is. I just adored Miles and the devotion he had for Jemma. He was so sweet, and thoughtful. And patient 😅 he waited so long for Jemma to figure out her own heart, and he fought so hard. Loved. Him!

This book was so cute, and I really enjoyed it!! It was fun to watch the Rebels back together in action, and seeing more of them get their love stories. I highly recommend anything by Anneka, and this one is no exception 😉

I was able to read the book and listen to the audio, and I enjoyed both so much!! I can absolutely say that you will be happy with either format. (But with that gorgeous cover, you better snag a physical copy for your shelf!!)

Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for advance copies. All my opinions are my own.