There was an unusual entry to this regency romance where the female lead was recovering from the brutal effects of an abusive marriage and divorce. There was als9 an unusual love match between a 27 year old divorcee and a 21 year old young buck. Once that storyline was established, the conclusion was obvious. Despite being an unusual couple, they would end up together. The really good part of the book was where the couple brought healing and wholeness to each other through their relationship. Always a positive thing. Of course we disapprove strongly of abuse today and quite rightly, so it is good that a book focuses on this feature as I understand that women in particular often had to endure what would be construed as abuse now and accept it with equanimity. In this sense it is great that society has changed its attitudes. I gave this 4 stars for being brave enough to broach such a sensitive subject.

After reading The Secret Love of a Gentleman, you will feel like one of the Marlow family, especially if you have read the previous books in the series. I love this family more and more with each passing book. Free ARC from NetGalley for honest review .

Romantic tale of love set in bygone times. Beautifully written. As a reader you are left wanting another episode. Lovely!

This was a sweet regency style book of a woman who escaped an abusive relationship to then eventually find love again. For me personally I feel like a third of the book could have been edited or cut down. I’m all about a slow burn and building a kind/sweet relationship but I feel like this was almost to slow if that makes sense. Regardless I enjoyed the characters and the second chance love that the FMC got to experience.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

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There was a lot of emotion in this story of a woman who fled her abusive husband and was later divorced. She now has crippling social anxiety and feelings of failure as she lives with her brother and his family. But her sister-in-law’s kind, younger brother spends the summer with them and helps bring her out of her shell. He’s younger than she is and is determined to make it on his own instead of getting help from his brother, a duke. He wants to enter politics, but not be given one of his relative’s pocket boroughs.

What was so nice about the story was how kindly he acted to help the heroine emerge from her severe social anxiety. Mostly, he gained her confidence by just playing together with his toddler nephew or riding horses together.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

I enjoyed the main characters in this one. I enjoyed following their transformations immensely. I plan to check out other books in this series.

This is the first book I have read by Jane Lark and it won’t be my last! A Regency romance to be enjoyed by all.

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Lady Caroline Kilbride is suffering from a scandal and a broken heart; she seeks refuge at her brother's house. a new person arrives and dare she risk her heart again?

ahhh im.so glad i decided to continue this series. while i wasnt a huge fan of the last one, this book gave me the emotional depth and layered characters that i needed. regency romances are everything to me and this one was so good!

I liked how Caro and Rob’s bond was built on trust and emotional support. Caro’s backstory was moving, and Rob’s kindness added softness to the romance. However, the plot started slowly, and Rob’s pride in avoiding family help became repetitive. Maybe because I did not read the other books in the series so I wasn’t as invested in the familiar bonds? Despite bumpy pacing, the book had warmth and a believable relatable arc for the MCs. Solid 3 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Jane Lark creates a refreshing twist for the Regency romance, and what a tangy twist!! A divorcee who fears ridicule abd broken by her past marriage, Caroline Kilbride, is hiding in her brother's estate when his wife's brother, Robert Marlow inspires her to break her shackles and realize life still has so many untainted moments to relish! The journey of Caro and Robbie is woven beatifically, the innocence abd single mindedness of Robert allows Caro to see his worst fears and provide counsel to quel his doubts. They build each other up and the finale nearly had my heart drop!
The growth in the character arcs and the strong family cast helps the storyline. This was a weekend read for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the arc!!

"An unputdownable Regency romance filled with passion, redemption and the healing power of love.

Can he convince her to risk her heart again?

A past scandal and a broken heart have left Lady Caroline Kilbride hiding away from the world, in the safety of her brother's home. But when a devilishly handsome newcomer arrives for the summer, she finds herself surprisingly drawn to him.

Rob Marlow, a man determined to carve his own path in life, never expected to be intrigued by his brother-in-law's dependent sister. Yet in Caro he sees courage, intelligence and a spark of the woman she once was.

Friendship blossoms into something more passionate, but when the truth of Caro's painful history resurfaces, will she retreat into the shadows or fight for her happy ever after? The third instalment in the addictively passionate Regency romance series The Marlow Family Secrets, for fans of Beverley Watts, Eloisa James and Bridgerton. Perfect for readers who love STEAMY, SPICY historical and regency romance."

Whomever hurt her Rob Marlow will destroy them!

I enjoyed this story- seeing lady Kilbride gradually come out of her shell, after such an awful marriage, was really lovely. I liked Rob, although it definitely got a bit annoying that he was so principled about accepting family help!! The wider characters were authentic and likeable (except for Kilbride himself of course!) and Rob’s whole family were lovely. I enjoyed the story overall

This was a fun read , I found it quirky and an easy romance which I finished quickly. Not my usual read but, it mad a change. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

I don’t usually reach for Regency or historical romance, but I needed something to hold me over while I wait for the new Bridgerton season—and this did the trick! Caro and Rob’s story is emotional, layered, and surprisingly addicting. Caro’s trauma and healing journey felt authentic, and while I had some questions about the historical accuracy of her divorce, I was still swept up in the romance and emotional depth.

Rob is a kind, respectful love interest, and I loved how their relationship helped Caro slowly come back to life. It’s a bit dramatic at times, but if you enjoy a slow-burn with emotional payoff and good old-fashioned pining, this is definitely worth a read!