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chicksroguesandscandals's review against another edition
4.0
I have been an avid reader of Mimi Matthews work for a long time now, I never turn down the chance to read one of her books, and I have been hooked by each and everyone since the very first. I am so used to her classically Victorian romances, that Gentleman Jim was a little shock to the system, it’s so different to what we are used to, especially as it is a Regency and not my beloved Victorian, but hey, that’s OK, I can cope with that and I certainly did more than cope with this beauty, I completely fell in love with it.
Set during the Regency era, Gentleman Jim tells the heart-warming story of finding love in the most unexpected places, Maggie is a landowners daughter raised to make a good marriage, her life has been set out for her and she is expected to marry a man of influence. But, our Maggie’s heart has already been stolen by Nicholas, a low born groom; son of a maid and one notorious highwayman who goes by the name; Gentleman Jim – a character who for me stole the whole book – But life goes wrong and Nicholas is soon having to flee.
Years later a mysterious man by the name of St.Claire turns up wanting revenge, he is an enigma, a complex individual with secrets and more intrigues, as soon as Maggie sets eyes on him she knows that there is something about this man, she knows him, is he really who he claims to be or is there something more?
This book is all about love, it’s about finding true love and happiness, with two young sweethearts who are torn apart by social standing, but entwined within is the classic Mimi Matthews love story which is full of secrets, lies, revenge, mystery, intrigue and sadness.
As much as I loved this book, I will be honest and say I would have loved to actually ‘meet’ the notorious highwayman; Gentleman Jim, I did feel as though something was missing by not actually seeing the rogue, I was fascinated by him, I was hooked with his exploits and those whispers and rumours, the stories about him made him all the more compelling to me, I have to admit I did become a little addicted to this shadowy figure lurking in the back of the story but never shows his face – but that’s me, I d love a bad boy, highwayman!
Gentleman Jim is a beautiful, captivating, intriguing and wonderfully romantic story, all about love and loss, about finding happiness and it is a story that will take you on a richly textured journey and settle upon your heart. As always with Mimi Matthews she will cast a spell around you with her wondrous words.
Set during the Regency era, Gentleman Jim tells the heart-warming story of finding love in the most unexpected places, Maggie is a landowners daughter raised to make a good marriage, her life has been set out for her and she is expected to marry a man of influence. But, our Maggie’s heart has already been stolen by Nicholas, a low born groom; son of a maid and one notorious highwayman who goes by the name; Gentleman Jim – a character who for me stole the whole book – But life goes wrong and Nicholas is soon having to flee.
Years later a mysterious man by the name of St.Claire turns up wanting revenge, he is an enigma, a complex individual with secrets and more intrigues, as soon as Maggie sets eyes on him she knows that there is something about this man, she knows him, is he really who he claims to be or is there something more?
This book is all about love, it’s about finding true love and happiness, with two young sweethearts who are torn apart by social standing, but entwined within is the classic Mimi Matthews love story which is full of secrets, lies, revenge, mystery, intrigue and sadness.
As much as I loved this book, I will be honest and say I would have loved to actually ‘meet’ the notorious highwayman; Gentleman Jim, I did feel as though something was missing by not actually seeing the rogue, I was fascinated by him, I was hooked with his exploits and those whispers and rumours, the stories about him made him all the more compelling to me, I have to admit I did become a little addicted to this shadowy figure lurking in the back of the story but never shows his face – but that’s me, I d love a bad boy, highwayman!
Gentleman Jim is a beautiful, captivating, intriguing and wonderfully romantic story, all about love and loss, about finding happiness and it is a story that will take you on a richly textured journey and settle upon your heart. As always with Mimi Matthews she will cast a spell around you with her wondrous words.
a_chickletz's review against another edition
5.0
Mimi Matthews' books should be on an IV drip into my veins. So when a new one comes out it just gets replaced and I can just feed off it until the cycle repeats.
This book was intriguing when I read Chapter One after finishing her most recent book. I have a secret obsession with books with heroes with hidden identities, or people trying to rebuild themselves.
Let me just say, Mimi keeps outdoing herself that I finish each book asking how she is going to top the situations, the romance, the characters.
Her women are always my favorite. Maggie/Margaret is someone who can level with men, shoot a man's hand, and could probably wrestle a man to the ground and put him in a headlock. She is that cool and someone you just absolutely gotta love. Nicholas is the perfect match for her, and honestly, the book had me second-guessing and confirming, then second-guessing and confirming. Shows how good she can write intrigue.
I recommend this book when it comes out if you enjoy Count of Monte Cristo, friends to lovers, adventure, and intrigue.
This book was intriguing when I read Chapter One after finishing her most recent book. I have a secret obsession with books with heroes with hidden identities, or people trying to rebuild themselves.
Let me just say, Mimi keeps outdoing herself that I finish each book asking how she is going to top the situations, the romance, the characters.
Her women are always my favorite. Maggie/Margaret is someone who can level with men, shoot a man's hand, and could probably wrestle a man to the ground and put him in a headlock. She is that cool and someone you just absolutely gotta love. Nicholas is the perfect match for her, and honestly, the book had me second-guessing and confirming, then second-guessing and confirming. Shows how good she can write intrigue.
I recommend this book when it comes out if you enjoy Count of Monte Cristo, friends to lovers, adventure, and intrigue.
snakeling's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
teamparkin's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
jordannahst's review against another edition
4.0
This was fun and sweet. Mimi Matthew's always writes such magical kissing scenes 🥰
emallovesreading's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
elainegl's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this story a lot but I listened to it on audio and while I admit the narrator is very talented, his inflection at the end of every sentence drove me mad. The third in this series is coming out soon and I can’t wait, but I’ll be reading the paper copy of it. Excellent story though!
readmama's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
4.25