A Perfect Gentleman by Candace Camp: Review

I was first introduced to the books by Candace Camp in an anthology called What Happens Under the Mistletoe which I reviewed a year and a half ago or so. Last year I was asked to review another of her historical romance novels, Enraptured. Today, I am pleased to share her latest release I reviewed. Definitely high marks from me on this new release.

A Perfect Gentleman by Candace Camp
Publisher: Pocket Books (March 28, 2017)
ISBN-13: 978-1501141577

Forced to marry an American heiress to save his family, Graeme Parr, Earl of Montclair, vowed their marriage would be in name only. Abigail Price thought handsome, aristocratic Graeme was her knight in shining armor, rescuing her from her overbearing father. But when she was spurned by her husband on their wedding night, Abigail fled home to New York.

Now, years later, Abigail has returned. But this sophisticated, alluring woman is not the drab girl Graeme remembers. Appalled by her bold American ways but drawn to her beauty, Graeme follows her on a merry chase through London’s elegant ballrooms to its dockside taverns—why is his wife back? What could she want of him now?

Torn between desire and suspicion, Graeme fears that Abby, like her unprincipled father, has a devious plan to ruin him. But is Abigail’s true desire Graeme’s destruction…or winning his love at last?

My Review of A Perfect Gentleman by Candace Camp

This book was a surprise in many ways. Having read one short story and one novel from the author, I thought I knew what to expect. However, Candace Camp has written a winner with a great change of direction.

Usually in historical romance novels the authors follow a typical outline that includes the proper attitude and required stiff upper lip, a fight or disagreement, the realization of attraction, a lot of anticipation, and maybe one or two steamy scenes. This book was a complete change of pace that was appreciated and highly entertaining.

The author brought us a married couple who had never lived together and were basically strangers. The ensuing story did include some of the typical features, but the added marriage aspect allowed for a lot more heat and passion between the two characters.

With some trust building to be developed, the two had many struggles to overcome. Can they trust each other and learn the history of their fathers along with accepting their developing feelings for each other?

The author has brought us a strong and heated story that is not the typical historical romance in many ways. A fabulous read with a plethora of the romance we love and not a whole lot of angst, which I hate! A Perfect Gentleman by Candace Camp is a delightful read that will change they way you feel about historical romance regency novels. Love this – 5 star review from me!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free paperback so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.