Heart of a Gentleman — Charlotte Brentwood

HEART OF A GENTLEMAN is the third book in the bestselling Hearts of Amberley series. It is a moving enemies-to-lovers story with a 'sweet' heat level but plenty of romance!Brentwood keeps us guessing to the very end. Her prose is beautiful and so easy to read, like a river slowly flowing through the landscape.If you love historical fiction, romance, regency romance or just want something to warm your heart then you should definitely check this out! A lovely, charming and romantic novel.Not the typical regency romanceCan love conquer his past?John Barrington is a man haunted by his past deeds. Following a life marked by tragedy and self-imposed isolation, he is quite sure he is unlovable. Now banished to an unknown village, he has no intention of forming ties. Except perhaps with his neighbour, the owner of the grand estate of Willowbridge. When he finally meets the man, he's sure he'll be able to enjoy more of the lifestyle he is used to.Enter Lady Helena Davenport, the heiress of Willowbridge - as long as she fulfils certain conditions laid out in her father's will. She is devoted to the people of Mulberry and serves them with unwavering enthusiasm. Her first impressions of John are far from ideal, and despite her attraction to him she points out his flaws and challenges him to act as an honourable gentleman ought.At first John is offended by this dressing down, but then with Helena's influence he begins to reform himself into the kind of man he always should have been. As trials beset Helena, and Willowbridge slips from her grasp, can John step up and become the hero she needs - both to save her estate and win her heart? And will he finally face up to what he has done, and sacrifice his future in order to make amends?