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adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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:
No
Gentleman Jim: A Tale of Romance and Revenge
Undoubtedly, the quintessential novel of revenge is The Count of Monte Cristo.
In my opinion, Mimi Matthews's fun, happily-ever-after, clean romance - Gentleman Jim - was the very enjoyable, light version of the heavy Dumas tome.
Highly recommended
The audiobook was narrated well by Alex Wyndham
Undoubtedly, the quintessential novel of revenge is The Count of Monte Cristo.
In my opinion, Mimi Matthews's fun, happily-ever-after, clean romance - Gentleman Jim - was the very enjoyable, light version of the heavy Dumas tome.
Highly recommended
The audiobook was narrated well by Alex Wyndham
I want to read this book over and over and over again.
I suspect this book suffered from my having read four other books by the same author in rapid succession prior to starting this -- you really start to notice the patterns and crutch phrases when you read books back-to-back-to-back. Also, there's a mild mystery in this, that was not well received in my present state of mind. I'm anxious and I'm reading to escape my anxiety, not worry about any other thing. But still a very good book, very well written.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Yesterday I was blessed by the NetGalley gods and Perfectly Proper Press with an e-ARC of Mimi Matthews’s new Regency Romance, Gentleman Jim.
This was my first Mimi Matthews, and certainly not my last. For the past few months I’d been kind of circling her work, but not really diving in because I am a shameless hussy who loves smut and I had heard her books are *clean*. I really enjoy her Twitter presence, and her depth of knowledge on the Victorian era, but I just could not move past the lack of smut.
Wow do I feel stupid currently for having put off her books for so long. Gentleman Jim was such a joy for me! I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump for the past few weeks, and have been unable to get interested enough to finish any of the books I’ve been picking up lately. That was not the case with Gentleman Jim; I was immediately sucked in and in fact getting really annoyed at anyone that needed my attention and made me book down the book.
I adored all of the references to The Count of Monte Cristo and The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. Not to mention both the heroine and hero had amazing chemistry and depth, I felt they leapt off the page!
I’m going to re-read and then come back with a bit of a longer post really getting into the nitty-gritty, as we get closer to the publication date.
I was provided an ARC by NetGalley and Perfectly Proper Press in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This was my first Mimi Matthews, and certainly not my last. For the past few months I’d been kind of circling her work, but not really diving in because I am a shameless hussy who loves smut and I had heard her books are *clean*. I really enjoy her Twitter presence, and her depth of knowledge on the Victorian era, but I just could not move past the lack of smut.
Wow do I feel stupid currently for having put off her books for so long. Gentleman Jim was such a joy for me! I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump for the past few weeks, and have been unable to get interested enough to finish any of the books I’ve been picking up lately. That was not the case with Gentleman Jim; I was immediately sucked in and in fact getting really annoyed at anyone that needed my attention and made me book down the book.
I adored all of the references to The Count of Monte Cristo and The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling. Not to mention both the heroine and hero had amazing chemistry and depth, I felt they leapt off the page!
I’m going to re-read and then come back with a bit of a longer post really getting into the nitty-gritty, as we get closer to the publication date.
I was provided an ARC by NetGalley and Perfectly Proper Press in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Totally loved this story it had you questioning who Gentleman Jim really was and if St. Clare was legitimate or not to the very end. The story with Maggie & St. Claire is so dynamic with all the other characters. Maggie's a women who was raised to be as good as any other man and it causes her to get into some mischeif.
Reccommended read to anyone who likes a writer who walks the line with out giving too much detail.
I received a free Copy from Netgalley and this review is my own opinion.
Reccommended read to anyone who likes a writer who walks the line with out giving too much detail.
I received a free Copy from Netgalley and this review is my own opinion.
This book opens with the quote: All human wisdom is summed up in these two words, —‘Wait and hope.’ Alexandre Dumas.
This is a loosely based re-telling of The Count of Monte Cristo, but in the Regency era. It was so beautifully done that I could not put the book down and I read it basically in one sitting!
Maggie and Nicholas grew up together as children--inseparable best friends. Due to circumstances out of their control, they are separated.
Fast forward ten years later, Maggie believes Nicholas to be dead. She is coming out of mourning for her father and goes to London for the season with her friend, Jane. She is introduced to a Lord John St. Clair, a cold and distant aristocrat from the Continent, who is a doppleganger of her friend, Nicholas. Because she is also suffering from a long bout of influenza, she believes she is seeing things. Enter many plot twists and turns, where both characters are caught up in a mystery of revenge and romance, and the revelation of Gentleman Jim.
Ms. Matthews never fails to fully immerse the reader into the era of her novels, and this one did not disappoint! Five stars.
This is a loosely based re-telling of The Count of Monte Cristo, but in the Regency era. It was so beautifully done that I could not put the book down and I read it basically in one sitting!
Maggie and Nicholas grew up together as children--inseparable best friends. Due to circumstances out of their control, they are separated.
Fast forward ten years later, Maggie believes Nicholas to be dead. She is coming out of mourning for her father and goes to London for the season with her friend, Jane. She is introduced to a Lord John St. Clair, a cold and distant aristocrat from the Continent, who is a doppleganger of her friend, Nicholas. Because she is also suffering from a long bout of influenza, she believes she is seeing things. Enter many plot twists and turns, where both characters are caught up in a mystery of revenge and romance, and the revelation of Gentleman Jim.
Ms. Matthews never fails to fully immerse the reader into the era of her novels, and this one did not disappoint! Five stars.
Gentleman Jim is exactly what I'm looking for in a Regency romance: swoony kisses, intrigue, villains you love to hate, and a happily ever after. Mimi Matthews is a master of writing romantic chemistry, and in Gentleman Jim, she's also written a heroine with plenty of sass.
I simply loved Maggie - though life dealt her some difficult blows, she persevered and eventually found the courage to go after her desires. I especially loved the way she wasn't afraid to stand up to Fred, her "guardian" who wanted to marry her. Perhaps she was a little unwise in the way she dealt with him, but I couldn't fault her courage.
I also loved St. Clare - he changed more than anyone throughout the course of the novel, largely due to Maggie's influence, and I adored the man that he became.
Then you have the romance - it's fantastic! St. Clare and Maggie make a great couple, and I couldn't get enough of their interactions. (Also, those kisses!!!) This is an excellent Regency romance, and I highly recommend it!
Disclosure of material connection: I received this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions expressed are my own.
I simply loved Maggie - though life dealt her some difficult blows, she persevered and eventually found the courage to go after her desires. I especially loved the way she wasn't afraid to stand up to Fred, her "guardian" who wanted to marry her. Perhaps she was a little unwise in the way she dealt with him, but I couldn't fault her courage.
I also loved St. Clare - he changed more than anyone throughout the course of the novel, largely due to Maggie's influence, and I adored the man that he became.
Then you have the romance - it's fantastic! St. Clare and Maggie make a great couple, and I couldn't get enough of their interactions. (Also, those kisses!!!) This is an excellent Regency romance, and I highly recommend it!
Disclosure of material connection: I received this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review, and the opinions expressed are my own.