Gentleman Nine

by Penelope Ward

• ISBN10: 1942215754
• ISBN13: 9781942215752
• Publish Date: 19 February 2018
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Penelope Ward Books, Inc.
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 326
• Language: English

Reviews

[bookperson]

Cute quick read, surprisingly complex. 2nd half of the book wasn't what I was expecting, but it didn't disappoint.

[stacey_is_sassy]

No rating as I did not finish.

I have enjoyed other stories by Penelope Ward but this one didn't work for me. I'm sure this hero could/would come good by the end but I'm not in the mood to wait this one out.

This guy is a little too handsome, egotistical and self-serving for my liking. I would definitely struggle to love him by the end.

Even if he pulled out the big guns and used all the beautiful words, I think I would still have issues. I'm not a big fan of seeing (reading/listening) him contemplating, kissing and lusting after someone besides the heroine. Especially, considering he had plans of sabotaging her happiness and choices.

Don't judge by my very narrow-minded opinions, lots of people enjoyed this one. I guess I wasn't in the mood to wait for enlightenment to hit.

Oh well...onwards.

[Lynn]

A second chance romance with a twist that may ruffle a few feathers for some readers. (not me) Channing and Amber's story triggers many heartfelt emotions as the childhood friends reconnect in Boston.

With duel POV, we get an insight into their mutual pasts and the heartbreaks they've both endured but their biggest challenges are still ahead of them. With sizzling chemistry and a generous helping of angst, Gentleman Nine is a very satisfying quick read with a happy ending.

[Cocktails and Books]

This review was originally posted on Cocktails and Books

Cocktails and Books received this book for free from Inkslinger PR in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect our opinion of the book or the content of our review.Man I was ready for Channing Lord!!!  I enjoy a good friends to lovers trope and Penelope Ward captured the essence and angst of two friends fighting their attraction to each other.

Channing and Amber grew up together and lived through an unspeaksable tragedy supporting one another.  Fast forward nine years were Channing and Amber are once again spending time together and supporting each other through a different type of tragedy...a broken heart.  

I enjoyed Channing and Amber seperately, but I loved them together.  I loved the friendship they rekindled, how Channing helped Amber realize she was more than her relationship with Rory and how protective they were of each other.  It was easy to see the two of them together because they complimented each other so well.

The only thing I didn't like about the book was Rory.  Yes, he had broken Amber's heart (and his own) but I think Channing and Amber's story could have stood on it's own without Rory and the drama that went along with him.

Another great read by one of my auto one-click authors.  Definitely a book to add to your TBR.