Winning the Gentleman provides humor and heartwarming moments fans of Regency romance will enjoy.
Book Blurb
Aaron Whitworth hasn’t had control over most aspects of his life, but he’s always taken pride in being an honorable businessman and better-than-average horseman. When both of those claims are threatened, he makes the desperate decision to hire the horse trainer of a traveling circus as a temporary jockey for his racehorses.
Sophia Fitzroy knows that most horsemen don’t take her seriously because she’s a woman, but she can’t pass up the opportunity to get away from the tumultuous world of travel and performing. As she fights for the right to do the work she was hired for, she learns the fight for Aaron’s guarded heart might be an even more worthwhile challenge.
As secrets come to light and past vulnerabilities are confronted, will Aaron and Sophia sacrifice their former dreams and forge a new one together–against all odds?
My Thoughts
This is Hunter’s best yet. And I admit I may have said the same for Vying for the Viscount, but hey, I can’t help it if she just gets better and better.
If you’ve read A Defense of Honor or Vying for the Viscount (or better yet, both), you may have been just as intrigued by Aaron as I was. Knowing he was the hero of Winning the Gentleman filled me with anticipation. And that paid off the moment I read the first line.
Aaron is not your typical hero. He’s basically a loner with friends. Except for Oliver and Graham, he handles these relationships with reluctance and distance. Until a rambling horsewoman with fiery red head steps into his life.
Cue complications.
As Sophia begins to push Aaron out of his comfort zone, you see the side of Aaron he tries to hide and deny. Hunter does such a great job developing their relationship and using their distinct personalities to not only provide realistic conflict but also propel these characters through a delightful arc.
In addition to plenty of moments of humor, several propelled by awkwardness and Sophia’s tendency to blurt out her thoughts, there’s also a profound message about our identity in Christ and living our lives by God’s standards.
I’m going to stop while I’m ahead or I’ll take a page from Sophia and begin rambling on and on because I loved this book so much.
Let’s just say that Winning the Gentleman is a beautiful romance Regency fans don’t want to miss.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
Further Information
Winning the Gentleman releases April 20. Click the book cover to pre-order a copy from Bookshop.org or visit your favorite book retailer.
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