BOTM 4 - April 2021 - The Making of a Gentleman

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Discussion thread for the Fourth BOTM of April 2021. Please remember to use the spoiler tags when necessary! (Please see 'some html is ok' for instructions.)

Happy Reading!


The Making of a Gentleman by Shana Galen


Twelve years in a French prison leave Armand Harcourt a hollow shell. Back in England, his noble family hire Felicity Bennett to teach him manners and speech. Desire shakes both, and heals their past scars in surprising dangerous ways.

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

I believe I will be reading the first book if anyone wants to join me.

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Joanna Loves Reading wrote: "I believe I will be reading the first book if anyone wants to join me."

I will too but towards the end of March

[Cynthia]

Hi there! I will join and plan to read this! Thanks! :)

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

If anyone wants to read the first book in the series first, there is a buddy read thread set up here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Padma]

Hi Joanna
Will try to join. Thanks :)

[Mariana]

So far, book 1 is sooooo good!

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

I'm really looking forward to this book!

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Mariana wrote: "So far, book 1 is sooooo good!"

Agreed. I really liked it!

[Mariana]

I've got this one checked out and ready to start 3/1. :)

[Mariana]

I also read chapters 1 and 2.

I am glad I read book 1 first. I'm coming in with a little background on the hero.

(view spoiler)[Like with book 1, once again I want to know more about the years of Armand's life between the prologue and going to jail. How did he escape the burning house? Did he ever see his twin brother? Does he have a history of loving music, or is this new?

I really like Felicity already! I agree that something strange is up with the bridal contract. Looking forward to finding out what. (hide spoiler)]

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Darbella wrote: "Finished. Loved, loved the romance sections. I plan on reading the next in the series."

Excellent! I should start it this week.

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Joanna Loves Reading wrote: "Darbella wrote: "Finished. Loved, loved the romance sections. I plan on reading the next in the series."

Excellent! I should start it this week."

Me too. I just gotta catch up on a few other BR's I got going.

[Mariana]

I haven't made any more progress on this book, but I plan to continue and finish this week.

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

I suddenly got approved for a bunch of ARCs a couple of weeks ago where most release in May. I had 8, with 6 publishing in end of April/May, so I needed to knock a couple of those out before getting started on this month’s list. I am not sure when I will ever learn on over-requesting! However, as soon as I am done with this one I will start one this and the Lerner read.

[Padma]

An enjoyable read. Loved it.

[Petra]

I want to start this but do you guys recommend reading #1 in the series first?

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Petra wrote: "I want to start this but do you guys recommend reading #1 in the series first?"

Hi Petra, I do think it helps if you can but it should work either way.

[Petra]

Thank you Joanna I’m going to give number 1 in series a go. Sounds like something I will like.

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

I plan to start this one tonight!

[Mariana]

I finished and quite liked this story, though not as much as book 1.

Darbella, I agree with all your comments. With Armand's lack of experience with society, women, etc., his reactions were raw. He was very sensitive. I think the connection these two had through music and touch allowed a very fulfilling first time for both of them.

I definitely plan to finish out the trilogy.

[Joanna Loves Reading, Bluestocking of HR novels]

Mariana wrote: "I finished and quite liked this story, though not as much as book 1.

Darbella, I agree with all your comments. With Armand's lack of experience with society, women, etc., his reactions were raw. H..."

I like how Armand’s situation allows for those instinctual / natural reactions. It’s a fun change of pace.

[Mariana]

Yes, agreed.

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Is anyone gonna read the next one? I probably will.

Get me some pirate action...

[Petra]

Started reading it and I’m already enjoying. I like wounded hero.

[Mariana]

Yes. I just started last night. It's good so far, but the tone is completely different than the first two books!

[Mamacita aka MawMaw]

Petra wrote: "Started reading it and I’m already enjoying. I like wounded hero."

Mariana wrote: "Yes. I just started last night. It's good so far, but the tone is completely different than the first two books!"

That's good to hear!