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The Gents #5
Love in a Mist
France, 1789
An unexpected letter arrives for Lord Aldric Benick on the day of his father’s funeral, seemingly from beyond the grave, informing him of a mysterious inheritance waiting for him in France. Always ready for an adventure, his closest friends, the Gents, embark with him across the Channel to solve the intriguing riddle.
French beauty Céleste Fortier is trapped in the gilded cage her controlling family crafted. She has set in motion a daring and complicated escape, only to have her plan undermined by the arrival of her brother and his friends, the Gents. Among them is the handsome and intriguing Lord Aldric, who once stole her heart—and broke it.
Distance, she decides, is her best strategy, but when violence erupts on the streets of Paris, Aldric and Céleste are thrown together in a desperate flight from danger. They must trust each other and work together if they are to have any hope of survival in a France that suddenly feels a breath away from revolution.
An unexpected letter arrives for Lord Aldric Benick on the day of his father’s funeral, seemingly from beyond the grave, informing him of a mysterious inheritance waiting for him in France. Always ready for an adventure, his closest friends, the Gents, embark with him across the Channel to solve the intriguing riddle.
French beauty Céleste Fortier is trapped in the gilded cage her controlling family crafted. She has set in motion a daring and complicated escape, only to have her plan undermined by the arrival of her brother and his friends, the Gents. Among them is the handsome and intriguing Lord Aldric, who once stole her heart—and broke it.
Distance, she decides, is her best strategy, but when violence erupts on the streets of Paris, Aldric and Céleste are thrown together in a desperate flight from danger. They must trust each other and work together if they are to have any hope of survival in a France that suddenly feels a breath away from revolution.
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Published November 11, 2025
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February 26, 2026
“You are worth saving, Aldric Benick." She hoped he knew that. "Whatever it takes."
Love in a Mist by Sarah M Eden
Another beautiful story from the master of historical romance and found family!
Everything about this story was so amazing--the romance, the characters and their growth, appearances of The Gents, traveling through France, suspense and mystery.
I was so intrigued by everything going on, I could hardly put the book down, especially when it reached about the 40% mark. I won't say much about what happens in the book or the historical context so as not to spoil anything. Go in blind! Trust me!
Celeste. She has had a very hard life with her family. I couldn't help but feel sorry for her. I love that on her journey, she finally found the courage to stand up and to face them with bravery.
Aldric. He is protective, strong, thoughtful, and brave. He also comes from a rough family background and thinks that he will ruin The Gents and their group of friends. I also loved his character growth and overcoming his emotional struggles.
Adele. I think she was my favorite character. She is a sweet girl raised unfortunately by parents who are not great people. I loved watching her relationship with Aldric and Celeste blossom. And the conversations about flowers, learning English melted my heart. So tender and sweet!
This is by far my favorite Gents book. I just loved it so much and I loved Celeste and Aldric. They are perfect for each other in every way!
Highly recommend this one!
Favorite Parts:
Unrequited Love
The Gents
Travel to France
Protective MMC
Secrets
Hide-and-seek
Walking in the Gardens of Versailles
Suspense and danger
On the run
The first kiss
Mystery
He saves her
Found family
Flowers
Adele
The Ending!
Content Guide:
Language: none
Sexual Content: Kissing only
Violence/gore: Mild-domestic physical abuse (mentioned several times happening in the past), attempted kidnapping, kidnapping, talk of unruly and violent upheavel in France, man is shot with pistol
Substance Use: none
Prejudices: none
Religious Content: Belief in God
Other: Controlling overbearing family members/verbally abusive, loss of loved ones (past), grief
Book Info:
Series: The Gents book 5
Genre: Historical Romance; Georgian era
Romance Level: Kisses only
Release Date: Available Now
Publisher: Covenant Communications
POV: Dual third person
Thank you to the author and publisher for the review copy. All thoughts are my own.
Love in a Mist by Sarah M Eden
Another beautiful story from the master of historical romance and found family!
Everything about this story was so amazing--the romance, the characters and their growth, appearances of The Gents, traveling through France, suspense and mystery.
I was so intrigued by everything going on, I could hardly put the book down, especially when it reached about the 40% mark. I won't say much about what happens in the book or the historical context so as not to spoil anything. Go in blind! Trust me!
Celeste. She has had a very hard life with her family. I couldn't help but feel sorry for her. I love that on her journey, she finally found the courage to stand up and to face them with bravery.
Aldric. He is protective, strong, thoughtful, and brave. He also comes from a rough family background and thinks that he will ruin The Gents and their group of friends. I also loved his character growth and overcoming his emotional struggles.
Adele. I think she was my favorite character. She is a sweet girl raised unfortunately by parents who are not great people. I loved watching her relationship with Aldric and Celeste blossom. And the conversations about flowers, learning English melted my heart. So tender and sweet!
This is by far my favorite Gents book. I just loved it so much and I loved Celeste and Aldric. They are perfect for each other in every way!
Highly recommend this one!
Favorite Parts:
Unrequited Love
The Gents
Travel to France
Protective MMC
Secrets
Hide-and-seek
Walking in the Gardens of Versailles
Suspense and danger
On the run
The first kiss
Mystery
He saves her
Found family
Flowers
Adele
The Ending!
Content Guide:
Language: none
Sexual Content: Kissing only
Violence/gore: Mild-domestic physical abuse (mentioned several times happening in the past), attempted kidnapping, kidnapping, talk of unruly and violent upheavel in France, man is shot with pistol
Substance Use: none
Prejudices: none
Religious Content: Belief in God
Other: Controlling overbearing family members/verbally abusive, loss of loved ones (past), grief
Book Info:
Series: The Gents book 5
Genre: Historical Romance; Georgian era
Romance Level: Kisses only
Release Date: Available Now
Publisher: Covenant Communications
POV: Dual third person
Thank you to the author and publisher for the review copy. All thoughts are my own.
January 18, 2026
Oh how I love the Gents!! Every time I read a book in this series, it becomes my new favorite. And this one is incredible! Somehow, these books continue to get better! I love the friendships, the historical backdrops, and the beautiful love stories. Getting to know Aldric and Celeste was a privilege and a dream. I loved this book start to finish.
Friends to more. Brother’s best friend. Found family. French Revolution. Hidden identities. Secrets and mysteries. Swoony romance that feels like home.
I was thrilled to finally get Aldric’s story! The General has been such an integral part of the previous books. He always lives up to his name and can strategize anyone out of trouble. I love how he supports his friends. Seeing him get his happily ever after was so rewarding. Aldric has a difficult family background. Yet he is a loyal and trustworthy friend. I enjoyed learning about his relationship with his mother and her final gift to him. His relationships with the agents are so positive despite his family trauma. I’m so glad they found each other. And seeing him fall for Celeste was a joy.
I loved that we got to know Celeste as well! We get glimpses of her in previous books (particularly Henris) but getting to be inside her head and really understand her was a privilege. I admire her sacrifice and strength especially when helping those she loves. My heart ached for her as she struggled with her truly abhorrent oldest brother. Her relationship with Henri is so lovely and I adored her relationship with her niece, Adele. I loved seeing her find belonging and contentment with Aldric on their perilous journey. They encounter many dangers and must grapple with intense fear. Yet they also bring out the very best in each other.
This love story is slow burn perfection. Celeste has loved Aldric for years. And he has believed he will never love. But when they are forced together, they begin to take down their walls and truly see each other. I loved seeing Aldric fall in love. Such a beautiful, emotional and heartbreaking journey for him! Their first kiss will make you melt. And the finale of the book had my jaw on the floor and my heart pumping fast. Their happily ever after isn’t easy but it is the most beautiful, healing journey yet in this series.
An absolute must read!!
Friends to more. Brother’s best friend. Found family. French Revolution. Hidden identities. Secrets and mysteries. Swoony romance that feels like home.
I was thrilled to finally get Aldric’s story! The General has been such an integral part of the previous books. He always lives up to his name and can strategize anyone out of trouble. I love how he supports his friends. Seeing him get his happily ever after was so rewarding. Aldric has a difficult family background. Yet he is a loyal and trustworthy friend. I enjoyed learning about his relationship with his mother and her final gift to him. His relationships with the agents are so positive despite his family trauma. I’m so glad they found each other. And seeing him fall for Celeste was a joy.
I loved that we got to know Celeste as well! We get glimpses of her in previous books (particularly Henris) but getting to be inside her head and really understand her was a privilege. I admire her sacrifice and strength especially when helping those she loves. My heart ached for her as she struggled with her truly abhorrent oldest brother. Her relationship with Henri is so lovely and I adored her relationship with her niece, Adele. I loved seeing her find belonging and contentment with Aldric on their perilous journey. They encounter many dangers and must grapple with intense fear. Yet they also bring out the very best in each other.
This love story is slow burn perfection. Celeste has loved Aldric for years. And he has believed he will never love. But when they are forced together, they begin to take down their walls and truly see each other. I loved seeing Aldric fall in love. Such a beautiful, emotional and heartbreaking journey for him! Their first kiss will make you melt. And the finale of the book had my jaw on the floor and my heart pumping fast. Their happily ever after isn’t easy but it is the most beautiful, healing journey yet in this series.
An absolute must read!!
November 14, 2025
"Love in a Mist" by Sarah M. Eden is book six in “The Gents” series but can also be read as a standalone. It is such a sweet story! It was so good to be back with all the familiar characters from this beloved series. Ms. Eden has a subtle humor in her writing that I love returning to. "Love in a Mist" takes place partly in France in 1789, amongst danger, uprisings, and riots in Paris, as the French Revolution is starting. Our main characters, Céleste and Aldric, must face danger in the uncertain times with the volatile political climate and danger from a mysterious source that they must escape. Will the danger and uncertainty bring them together and spark the flames of love? There is even a bit of a mystery and lots of adventure. The main characters learn to give themselves permission to not know what they are doing. There are complicated family dynamics and themes of family and found family. The plot was a little slow for me at times, but overall, it was a sweet and satisfying story! I recommend this story to fans of historical romance and lovers of this series!
Content: I give this book a higher PG rating due to the trigger warnings (see below). Some examples of the content: medical neglect.
TW: past physical abuse; control and manipulation; attempted abductions.
4.5 stars rounded up!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Content: I give this book a higher PG rating due to the trigger warnings (see below). Some examples of the content: medical neglect.
TW: past physical abuse; control and manipulation; attempted abductions.
4.5 stars rounded up!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
February 2, 2026
this took me way too long to finish. I wasn't reading had no will or want too. hate when I go through periods like that. it's not necessarily a slump. I'd rate it a 3.5. or a 4. number ratings kindve all merge together for me.
Love in a mist thoughts:
"Did any of them know what it felt like to be the one left behind?" (63)
"I am not one who can usually sit comfortably when I haven't finished something I set out to do" (168)
"troubles don't come neatly lined up, one at a time. They overlap in complicated ways." (169)
"And had the release been relieving or simply more heartrending?" (184)
I was right I knew eventually she would give up her violin
Love in a mist thoughts:
"Did any of them know what it felt like to be the one left behind?" (63)
"I am not one who can usually sit comfortably when I haven't finished something I set out to do" (168)
"troubles don't come neatly lined up, one at a time. They overlap in complicated ways." (169)
"And had the release been relieving or simply more heartrending?" (184)
I was right I knew eventually she would give up her violin
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 26, 2025
This book took place in France and England in 1789 right as the French Revolution was taking shape. The rich were coming under fire and were not trusted or respected as had been the case for decades.
It is book 5 in The Gents series, but you could still enjoy it if you haven't read the others. I suspect however, you will fall so in love with the characters you will want to go back and read the previous books. The are brothers by choice, not by birth. Many of them have come from difficult familial circumstances and met at Cambridge and become brothers.
Aldric is the second son, hence not due any inheritance at his father's death. His brother is not very gentlemanly, aka- he's a real jerk, but controls the money and how much if any Aldric receives. His real family are his friends. They help each other and look out for each others interests.
Celeste is living in France with her oldest brother who has total control over her life. Where once an energetic and full of life girl, she is now withdrawn and quiet. She doesn't want any of their negative attention on her. Her 2nd brother is one of the Gents and she misses him terribly while he is away in London.
Violence erupts in Paris and many are forced to flee for their lives. No time to grab money or provisions- just leave and hope you are not spotted. The 2 of them end out traveling together under the guise of a newly married couple. There is tension, miscommunication, strategies, trust, and tears.
"Troubles don't come neatly lined up, one at a time. They overlap in complicated ways. Finding all of the answers isn't meant to happen in an instant."
They have many troubles, but they also lean on each other and almost dare to dream of a future. Until that future is threatened by those in control and their own doubts and fears.
Read it. Learn. Enjoy every page. I strongly recommend it to those that enjoy historical romance.
It is book 5 in The Gents series, but you could still enjoy it if you haven't read the others. I suspect however, you will fall so in love with the characters you will want to go back and read the previous books. The are brothers by choice, not by birth. Many of them have come from difficult familial circumstances and met at Cambridge and become brothers.
Aldric is the second son, hence not due any inheritance at his father's death. His brother is not very gentlemanly, aka- he's a real jerk, but controls the money and how much if any Aldric receives. His real family are his friends. They help each other and look out for each others interests.
Celeste is living in France with her oldest brother who has total control over her life. Where once an energetic and full of life girl, she is now withdrawn and quiet. She doesn't want any of their negative attention on her. Her 2nd brother is one of the Gents and she misses him terribly while he is away in London.
Violence erupts in Paris and many are forced to flee for their lives. No time to grab money or provisions- just leave and hope you are not spotted. The 2 of them end out traveling together under the guise of a newly married couple. There is tension, miscommunication, strategies, trust, and tears.
"Troubles don't come neatly lined up, one at a time. They overlap in complicated ways. Finding all of the answers isn't meant to happen in an instant."
They have many troubles, but they also lean on each other and almost dare to dream of a future. Until that future is threatened by those in control and their own doubts and fears.
Read it. Learn. Enjoy every page. I strongly recommend it to those that enjoy historical romance.
November 22, 2025
My favorite Gents book so far!
Also contains an audiobook review.
This is the 5th book in the Gents series. It is a Georgian era romance. It is best read along with the others in the series, particularly after the 3rd book, Fleur de Lis.
The Gents are a group of men that became brothers during their school years. Each book features a different Gentleman's turn at love. But these books contain much more than just a romance. There is such depth of character and growth to them.
Again several of the group are featured in this book, although not all of them are as prominent as they have been in the others in the series. It is helpful to get some background not just on the characters but also on the family dynamics and world events by having read the previous books, and as I mentioned especially Fleur de Lis.
I listened to the audiobook as I have for all of these. It is the same narrator, and she is not my favorite. I will say that I do prefer her more when she has French accents, like are prevalent in this story.
Also contains an audiobook review.
This is the 5th book in the Gents series. It is a Georgian era romance. It is best read along with the others in the series, particularly after the 3rd book, Fleur de Lis.
The Gents are a group of men that became brothers during their school years. Each book features a different Gentleman's turn at love. But these books contain much more than just a romance. There is such depth of character and growth to them.
Again several of the group are featured in this book, although not all of them are as prominent as they have been in the others in the series. It is helpful to get some background not just on the characters but also on the family dynamics and world events by having read the previous books, and as I mentioned especially Fleur de Lis.
I listened to the audiobook as I have for all of these. It is the same narrator, and she is not my favorite. I will say that I do prefer her more when she has French accents, like are prevalent in this story.
January 15, 2026
What a beautiful story! How I love The Gents! It happened that I listened to Love in a Mist and The Best-kept Secrets on the same day. Both take place within angry, abusive, quarrelsome families, which really makes me anxious. I want to buy copies of Co-dependent No More for Aldric, Celeste, and Duke (the other book) and send them all to Al-Anon to learn about boundaries. You teach people how to treat you. But it’s fiction and back then keeping the peace was how the ton behaved. Drove me nuts. Even so, this a great story, a wonderful addition to Eden World. Makes me want to do a reread. So much talk of Stanley in this story. It really ends without tying up the loose ends, especially with those characters that didn’t leave France, so I guess there will be more to this story as the series continues. Highly recommended.
January 2, 2026
Aldric and Celeste were two VERY broken people. Sometimes the portrayal of their internal personal struggles made the story drag but hang in there as this really was a good book. Aldric has never been my favorite of The Gents but he add an interesting dimension to the group. The time period, which was the start of the French Revolution, also made for an interesting historical setting for the story. I definitely enjoyed the read.
January 2, 2026
I get slightly annoyed when the characters fixate on one flaw in themselves and don’t communicate but I liked the French Revolution setting a lot. I didn’t think it needed all the extra intrigue because if it though. Overall another enjoyable clean romance.
November 11, 2025
This book is beautifully written and it immediately pulled me in. I felt like I was there right alongside these incredible characters!
I love the beginning of the book as it’s a flashback to how Lord Aldric joined the gents all those years ago! This is the first full length book I’ve read in this series and it made me feel apart of the story and this group of friends!
I love Celeste. She is just so lovely! I loved getting Aldric’s inner thoughts and I knew immediately their story would be amazing!
I didn’t want to stop reading this intriguing book! The characters, the settings, the danger, mystery and suspense had me captivated!
The slow burn between Aldric and Celeste had me turning the pages! What a touching and moving story!
The ending left me with a happy heart, and tears in my eyes. I loved this book and I can’t wait to go back and read the previous stories in this series!!
Favorites:
🤍Pre Revolution France
🤍The Gents
🤍The found family
🤍Unrequited love
🤍Dangerous journey
🤍Clever, endearing characters
🤍Little Adele
🤍The flowers
🤍Unputdownable
🤍Beautiful healing love story
🤍Brilliantly and amazingly written
🤍Overcoming so much, and finding home!!!!
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Thank you to the author and publisher for the arc copy. A positive review was not required but freely given. All opinions are my own.
Content: cruel family, mistreatment by family members, danger, some violence
I love the beginning of the book as it’s a flashback to how Lord Aldric joined the gents all those years ago! This is the first full length book I’ve read in this series and it made me feel apart of the story and this group of friends!
I love Celeste. She is just so lovely! I loved getting Aldric’s inner thoughts and I knew immediately their story would be amazing!
I didn’t want to stop reading this intriguing book! The characters, the settings, the danger, mystery and suspense had me captivated!
The slow burn between Aldric and Celeste had me turning the pages! What a touching and moving story!
The ending left me with a happy heart, and tears in my eyes. I loved this book and I can’t wait to go back and read the previous stories in this series!!
Favorites:
🤍Pre Revolution France
🤍The Gents
🤍The found family
🤍Unrequited love
🤍Dangerous journey
🤍Clever, endearing characters
🤍Little Adele
🤍The flowers
🤍Unputdownable
🤍Beautiful healing love story
🤍Brilliantly and amazingly written
🤍Overcoming so much, and finding home!!!!
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.
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Thank you to the author and publisher for the arc copy. A positive review was not required but freely given. All opinions are my own.
Content: cruel family, mistreatment by family members, danger, some violence
November 13, 2025
Where have the Gents been all my life?!
To preface, I jumped right into this book, with this being my first Gents books and not yet having read the entire Jonquil brothers/Lancaster books. I was completely blown away! You can definitely jump in mid-series with this like I did, although it will give you some major FOMO and a strong desire to binge read the rest of the series so as to better appreciate all the shared moments and connections between the characters. The Gents and their wives are just so instantly loveable, you will want to know them all and read for yourself how they got together.
Now, back to Love in a Mist! Celeste Fortier is used to heartbreak, ridicule, and abandoment. But living under the thumb of her horrid brother, Jean-Francois, pushes her to the very edge of her threshold of tolerance. It's only the knowledge that everything she's doing is benefitting her other brother, Henri, that keeps her going from day to day. When Henri himself arrives at her doorstep with a few of the Gents, including her old crush "The General" Aldric Benick, she is absolutely delighted to finally be in the company of such wonderful people.
If there's one thing that Aldric knows for sure, it's that Benicks ruin families. Coming from as rotten stock as he must surely mean he doesn't deserve the company of the Gents, let alone a family of his own. Yet it is also those same experiences with his family that make it so easy to see through the mask Celeste puts on and recognize how much she is suffering in her current situation. He's determined to help her, but as turmoil broils in pre-revolutionary Paris and threats to their safety begin to mount, the General is terrified of failing to keep those he loves safe.
I loved all the suspense in this one! There were so many intricate moving parts to the mystery, I found myself musing over the plot when I wasn't reading it. I was surprised by the ending, and as soon as I finished, I wanted to reread it again to absorb it all! The romance as well was SO satisfying. I love the best friend's sisters trope. There's nothing more heartbreaking than being relegated to "best friend's sister" status when what you really want is "love of my life status". There was also tons of heartwarming scenes with Aldric and children that I just ate up. I liked that he was portrayed as the natural with children, rather than Celeste.
The audiobook for this is also really good (I half listened, half e-book read this one, and I enjoyed both experiences). Highly recommend!
To preface, I jumped right into this book, with this being my first Gents books and not yet having read the entire Jonquil brothers/Lancaster books. I was completely blown away! You can definitely jump in mid-series with this like I did, although it will give you some major FOMO and a strong desire to binge read the rest of the series so as to better appreciate all the shared moments and connections between the characters. The Gents and their wives are just so instantly loveable, you will want to know them all and read for yourself how they got together.
Now, back to Love in a Mist! Celeste Fortier is used to heartbreak, ridicule, and abandoment. But living under the thumb of her horrid brother, Jean-Francois, pushes her to the very edge of her threshold of tolerance. It's only the knowledge that everything she's doing is benefitting her other brother, Henri, that keeps her going from day to day. When Henri himself arrives at her doorstep with a few of the Gents, including her old crush "The General" Aldric Benick, she is absolutely delighted to finally be in the company of such wonderful people.
If there's one thing that Aldric knows for sure, it's that Benicks ruin families. Coming from as rotten stock as he must surely mean he doesn't deserve the company of the Gents, let alone a family of his own. Yet it is also those same experiences with his family that make it so easy to see through the mask Celeste puts on and recognize how much she is suffering in her current situation. He's determined to help her, but as turmoil broils in pre-revolutionary Paris and threats to their safety begin to mount, the General is terrified of failing to keep those he loves safe.
I loved all the suspense in this one! There were so many intricate moving parts to the mystery, I found myself musing over the plot when I wasn't reading it. I was surprised by the ending, and as soon as I finished, I wanted to reread it again to absorb it all! The romance as well was SO satisfying. I love the best friend's sisters trope. There's nothing more heartbreaking than being relegated to "best friend's sister" status when what you really want is "love of my life status". There was also tons of heartwarming scenes with Aldric and children that I just ate up. I liked that he was portrayed as the natural with children, rather than Celeste.
The audiobook for this is also really good (I half listened, half e-book read this one, and I enjoyed both experiences). Highly recommend!
November 11, 2025
Love in a Mist
(The Gents #5)
by: @sarah_m_eden
••I give 5 stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
~An unexpected letter. A secret inheritance. A love caught between loyalty and revolution...
-Just when I think I have a favorite book within The Gents Series, dear @sarah_m_eden beautifully reminds me that there is still more to come. Love in a Mist, my heart was filled with such beauty from the dear pages. Old wounds will resurface, hearts are treated, and amid the chaos of revolution, love might truly be the most daring escape of all, which is not for the faint of heart. I loved watching characters grow while both fought for the freedom to live lives based on their own terms, away from the dictates and overbearing demands of their families. This perilous journey is filled with twists, heart-stopping moments, and tender scenes that bring them closer together. Themes of bravery, courage, hope, friendship, love, home and sweet joy are also found within. This dear story is worth the read!📚❤️
“She closed the single step that separated them and leaned against him. He wrapped his arms around her and held her. He felt the strength of that simple touch clear to his soul. Aldric had, in the past, been the recipient of female attention. He’d been part of a few harmless flirtations. While he’d enjoyed those moments, he’d never felt strengthened by them, buoyed up, reinforced. It wasn’t something he’d realized was even possible.”
•Content: No language, violence across country which will force so many to flee for their lives, Revolution, daring escapes, simmering tensions, loss, kisses only! Clean-closed door!
“Troubles don’t come neaty fined up, one at a
been time. They overlap in complicated ways. Finding all of the answers isn’t meant to happen in an instant.”
-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
“You gave me the chance to prove myself worthy of building a life with you is the greatest gift I could ever imagine.”
#loveinamist
#sarahmeden
#shadowmountainpub
“Theirs was, indeed, going to be an exceptionally beautiful life together.
#allaboutthebestreads
(The Gents #5)
by: @sarah_m_eden
••I give 5 stars!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
~An unexpected letter. A secret inheritance. A love caught between loyalty and revolution...
-Just when I think I have a favorite book within The Gents Series, dear @sarah_m_eden beautifully reminds me that there is still more to come. Love in a Mist, my heart was filled with such beauty from the dear pages. Old wounds will resurface, hearts are treated, and amid the chaos of revolution, love might truly be the most daring escape of all, which is not for the faint of heart. I loved watching characters grow while both fought for the freedom to live lives based on their own terms, away from the dictates and overbearing demands of their families. This perilous journey is filled with twists, heart-stopping moments, and tender scenes that bring them closer together. Themes of bravery, courage, hope, friendship, love, home and sweet joy are also found within. This dear story is worth the read!📚❤️
“She closed the single step that separated them and leaned against him. He wrapped his arms around her and held her. He felt the strength of that simple touch clear to his soul. Aldric had, in the past, been the recipient of female attention. He’d been part of a few harmless flirtations. While he’d enjoyed those moments, he’d never felt strengthened by them, buoyed up, reinforced. It wasn’t something he’d realized was even possible.”
•Content: No language, violence across country which will force so many to flee for their lives, Revolution, daring escapes, simmering tensions, loss, kisses only! Clean-closed door!
“Troubles don’t come neaty fined up, one at a
been time. They overlap in complicated ways. Finding all of the answers isn’t meant to happen in an instant.”
-I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
“You gave me the chance to prove myself worthy of building a life with you is the greatest gift I could ever imagine.”
#loveinamist
#sarahmeden
#shadowmountainpub
“Theirs was, indeed, going to be an exceptionally beautiful life together.
#allaboutthebestreads
December 10, 2025
It has been some time since a Sarah M Edén book hooked me this much. I read it in two days cause I need to keep on reading. I knew nothing bad would happen, but it was so nerve-wracking to see the revolution through our heroine and the fear and uncertainty at that time.
I really loved our OTP. They both needed to be loved and it was heartbreaking to see how family by blood can hurt you so much. I wish someday we may get Stanley's POV someday in a short story. Just like Lucas was such a great figure in the Jonquil books, Stanley is in the Gents books. I'm sad that we only have one book left but I'm so ready for Digby's book!
I really loved our OTP. They both needed to be loved and it was heartbreaking to see how family by blood can hurt you so much. I wish someday we may get Stanley's POV someday in a short story. Just like Lucas was such a great figure in the Jonquil books, Stanley is in the Gents books. I'm sad that we only have one book left but I'm so ready for Digby's book!
January 27, 2026
Love, found family, and adventure meet in this book set during the French Revolution. Celeste and Aldric are in a race against time and unseen enemies as they flee the unrest. The setting was intriguing, the danger was real, and the story was filled with little moments of sweetness and growing trust. I loved Celeste and Aldric, their chemistry, but also their love and protection of sweet little Adele. It would definitely be hard to flee into the countryside with a five year old in tow. This was a great story of found family and overcoming decades of dysfunctional family patterns. I just wanted to hug the three of them.
November 6, 2025
This was such a good story!!!
Love the Gents and loved this journey to France. I loved the best friend's sister vibes, too.
Mixing in some French Revolution chaos as well as threats made, I enjoyed the suspense in this one. The journey was very good!
Loved the characters! Adding in a sweet little girl to the story always makes it hit a little harder. A man who little kids adore is a good one!
I loved the internal journeys these two went on as well!
Love the Gents and loved this journey to France. I loved the best friend's sister vibes, too.
Mixing in some French Revolution chaos as well as threats made, I enjoyed the suspense in this one. The journey was very good!
Loved the characters! Adding in a sweet little girl to the story always makes it hit a little harder. A man who little kids adore is a good one!
I loved the internal journeys these two went on as well!
October 31, 2025
Favorite parts:
- Stanley
- Visiting Versailles
- Their kiss
- The rescue
- Her defense of him
I absolutely loved reading Adlric's story! It was so wonderful getting to know him better. I also loved getting more glimpses into to Stanley's character. I love how integral he was in the Gents friendship.
Being in Paris at the beginning of the revolution would have been terrifying. Celeste showed such strength and courage throughout the whole ordeal escaping Paris to safety.
I truly enjoyed seeing Aldric and Celeste work together and in the process fall in love. It was so fun to also get to see the other Gents and some of their wives in the story. I love how connected and supportive this group of friends is.
This is the 5th book in The Gents series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but is best enjoyed being read in order.
Thanks to the author and publisher for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
- Stanley
- Visiting Versailles
- Their kiss
- The rescue
- Her defense of him
I absolutely loved reading Adlric's story! It was so wonderful getting to know him better. I also loved getting more glimpses into to Stanley's character. I love how integral he was in the Gents friendship.
Being in Paris at the beginning of the revolution would have been terrifying. Celeste showed such strength and courage throughout the whole ordeal escaping Paris to safety.
I truly enjoyed seeing Aldric and Celeste work together and in the process fall in love. It was so fun to also get to see the other Gents and some of their wives in the story. I love how connected and supportive this group of friends is.
This is the 5th book in The Gents series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but is best enjoyed being read in order.
Thanks to the author and publisher for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.
November 30, 2025
Love in a Mist reminded me why Sarah M. Eden’s books are so easy to sink into. What stood out to me most was the emotional maturity of the romance. It felt thoughtful rather than rushed, and I appreciated how the characters’ connection was built on trust, regret, and genuine personal growth.
Happy to step back into the world of the gents. Their humor and camaraderie is great.
Happy to step back into the world of the gents. Their humor and camaraderie is great.
December 10, 2025
This was a well written historical novel based mostly in France as two lonely friends rush through France to escape the Revolution and people who are hunting them and the little niece they are protecting. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
January 6, 2026
I really liked the historical fiction element to this one with the upheaval in France. I also appreciated reading about a character with eye sight difficulties in such a unique way. This is one of my favorites of Sarah M. Eden's!
February 21, 2026
Audio. Great story. Interesting setting in France just as the French rebellion begins. Scary times. Some evil people and glimmers of hope.
November 17, 2025
finished in 2 days. lots of history and drama and action and SWOON WORTHY romance 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰
November 20, 2025
This is one of my new favorite books from Sarah Eden! I seriously could not get enough of this book and I’m still obsessing over it.
Celeste is trapped by her cruel family plotting her escape. She is not waiting to be saved, and I loved this about her! Her determination and fierceness, even when she was outwardly quiet.
Her plans are disrupted by her brother and his friends, including Aldric, the man she loved who broke her heart. Then fighting breaks out in Paris, forcing the two of them flee together.
The longing, the high emotions, the danger, and the tenderness of Aldric and Celeste’s story captivated me. My heart was puddle on the floor and I loved this book so much!!!
🤍 Thank you @sarah_m_eden for the arc
★ ★ ★ ★ ★/5
TW: dm for details
Celeste is trapped by her cruel family plotting her escape. She is not waiting to be saved, and I loved this about her! Her determination and fierceness, even when she was outwardly quiet.
Her plans are disrupted by her brother and his friends, including Aldric, the man she loved who broke her heart. Then fighting breaks out in Paris, forcing the two of them flee together.
The longing, the high emotions, the danger, and the tenderness of Aldric and Celeste’s story captivated me. My heart was puddle on the floor and I loved this book so much!!!
🤍 Thank you @sarah_m_eden for the arc
★ ★ ★ ★ ★/5
TW: dm for details
January 28, 2026
The scenes at Versailles had me googling every couple of minutes so that I could see pictures of the same sights the characters were seeing.
The part where Julia and Lucas are talking about their plans to travel a bunch during their empty nesting years broke my heart a little ngl.
I thought it was interesting having these two characters fall in love who both come from broken homes. It can become a bit tiresome to read their intrusive thoughts over and over and just think “ugh just communicate already” but also I get that the struggle is real.
I thought Celeste’s vision impairment was an interesting addition to the story.
Also, there is no freakin way that Jean-Francois and Marguerite keep their heads, right?
The part where Julia and Lucas are talking about their plans to travel a bunch during their empty nesting years broke my heart a little ngl.
I thought it was interesting having these two characters fall in love who both come from broken homes. It can become a bit tiresome to read their intrusive thoughts over and over and just think “ugh just communicate already” but also I get that the struggle is real.
I thought Celeste’s vision impairment was an interesting addition to the story.
Also, there is no freakin way that Jean-Francois and Marguerite keep their heads, right?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 16, 2025
Continuing saga of the gents
This book was kind of stressful. So much danger and unknowns.
I got tired of their negative thinking but their clever solutions to problems brought resolutions. Not my favorite!
This book was kind of stressful. So much danger and unknowns.
I got tired of their negative thinking but their clever solutions to problems brought resolutions. Not my favorite!
February 15, 2026
I don't know that I've ever been so stressed reading a Sarah M. Eden book before! I could not put this book down, and the only thing getting me through was that I recognized the name of a character who had appeared as an adult in her Regency-era series, so I knew at least one person would survive the French Revolution! It also answered a few more of my questions about the interrelated series. I very much enjoyed both of the lead characters and wanted every happiness for them. One of my favorites of The Gents series!
November 15, 2025
Ahhh, the General! I’ve been highly anticipating Aldric’s story & it was even more than I’d hoped for! He’s the most stoic of the Gents & his painful childhood makes him think “Benicks ruin families.” In Love in a Mist, Sarah M. Eden weaves Lord Aldric Benick’s compelling love story amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution. With swoon worthy romance, intrigue, found family, & a touch of suspense, this story completely pulled me in!
After his father’s death, Lord Aldric Benick receives a mysterious letter about an inheritance his mother left for him in France. With Julia & his best friends The Gents, Aldric travels to a tumultuous France. When they arrive, they visit Henri’s sister & brother. But, all is not well in the Fortier household. Henri’s brother Jean-Francois is receiving threatening letters, & Celeste appears to be in ill health. It’s clear Celeste is under duress & completely subservient to Jean-Francois’s wishes. As tensions rise & Celeste’s life is threatened, Aldric determines to do whatever it takes to keep her & her family safe.
Though he broke her heart, Celeste Francois’ secretly been in love with Lord Aldric for seven years. When he visits her home with her brother & his friends, she’s excited to see him again, but nervous about his all too observant nature. Celeste has been pretending to be sick as a way to thwart her brother Jean-Francois’ demands. But, after discovering threatening letters, she becomes a target. Fleeing with Aldric & her niece, she hopes to escape the men after her & the looming Revolution.
I loved Celeste & Aldric! They’re the perfect match if only they’ll admit their feelings. Both are so intelligent, have complicated family relationships, & secrets they’ve only shared with each other. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing their romance bloom. Aldric has a hidden heart of gold & I loved seeing his softer side with Celeste & her cute niece Adele, “his ladies.”
Their suspenseful journey across France to England had me on pins & needles. Oh, the twists at the end! I was on the edge of my seat. Love these Gents & the found family they’ve created. I also love Stanley’s continued influence on the Gents despite his sorrowful death.
Highly recommend to wholesome historical romance fans! I received an advanced copy from the author with no expectation of a positive review, but also purchased the audiobook. All opinions are completely my own & provided voluntarily.
After his father’s death, Lord Aldric Benick receives a mysterious letter about an inheritance his mother left for him in France. With Julia & his best friends The Gents, Aldric travels to a tumultuous France. When they arrive, they visit Henri’s sister & brother. But, all is not well in the Fortier household. Henri’s brother Jean-Francois is receiving threatening letters, & Celeste appears to be in ill health. It’s clear Celeste is under duress & completely subservient to Jean-Francois’s wishes. As tensions rise & Celeste’s life is threatened, Aldric determines to do whatever it takes to keep her & her family safe.
Though he broke her heart, Celeste Francois’ secretly been in love with Lord Aldric for seven years. When he visits her home with her brother & his friends, she’s excited to see him again, but nervous about his all too observant nature. Celeste has been pretending to be sick as a way to thwart her brother Jean-Francois’ demands. But, after discovering threatening letters, she becomes a target. Fleeing with Aldric & her niece, she hopes to escape the men after her & the looming Revolution.
I loved Celeste & Aldric! They’re the perfect match if only they’ll admit their feelings. Both are so intelligent, have complicated family relationships, & secrets they’ve only shared with each other. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing their romance bloom. Aldric has a hidden heart of gold & I loved seeing his softer side with Celeste & her cute niece Adele, “his ladies.”
Their suspenseful journey across France to England had me on pins & needles. Oh, the twists at the end! I was on the edge of my seat. Love these Gents & the found family they’ve created. I also love Stanley’s continued influence on the Gents despite his sorrowful death.
Highly recommend to wholesome historical romance fans! I received an advanced copy from the author with no expectation of a positive review, but also purchased the audiobook. All opinions are completely my own & provided voluntarily.
February 15, 2026
It’s official: Sarah M. Eden has stolen my weekend (and my heart) again with 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙩. This time, the Gents cross the Channel to a France simmering on the edge of revolution—where inheritance letters, old heartbreaks, & perfectly timed danger keep you turning pages like a madwoman.
WHAT I LOVED
💌 A mysterious letter that sets everything in motion.
🤝 The unshakable loyalty between the Gents—brothers by choice, not by blood.
💔 A second-chance romance that actually earns its healing.
🇫🇷 The rich historical setting: France 1789, when “keep your head” had a very literal meaning.
🎯 Céleste’s quiet courage and Aldric’s growth from overlooked second son to true hero.
😂 And yes…Stanley. Always Stanley.
TOP MOMENTS TO LOOK FOR (without spoilers)
🏰 The discovery that sends the Gents to France.
🚪 A daring escape when everything unravels.
💬 A confrontation that finally clears the air (and might melt your heart).
🔥 A Paris scene so tense you’ll forget to breathe.
🌹 A tender act of trust that proves love can survive even a revolution.
FINAL THOUGHTS
This story hits that perfect balance—romantic without being saccharine, adventurous without losing its emotional core. It’s heartfelt and woven with the kind of friendship and faithfulness that make the Gents series shine. Even if you haven’t read the others, you’ll be swept up by the charm, humor, and quiet strength of these characters.
❓If you found yourself in revolutionary-era Paris…would you risk it all for love or sneak back to England for tea?
I received an e-book from the author. A positive review was not required. All thoughts are my own.
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CONTENT DISCLOSURE
🤬 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮/𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙜𝙚: None
❤️ 𝙎𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩/𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚: Clean. Only sweet kisses.
🥊 𝙑𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: Violence breaks out across Paris, forcing countless people to flee for their lives.
🥺 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨/𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙨: Revolution, daring escapes, and simmering tension.
🎬 𝙏𝙑/𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮: Likely PG-13 / TV-PG-13
RATING
📖 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟰.𝟱/𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀. A beautifully balanced blend of romance, adventure, and heart. Love in a Mist sweeps you into revolutionary France with elegant prose, endearing characters, and the steady loyalty that defines the Gents series. The only reason it’s not a full five? The pacing slows slightly in the middle as political tension builds—but once the escape begins, it’s pure, emotional payoff.
WHAT I LOVED
💌 A mysterious letter that sets everything in motion.
🤝 The unshakable loyalty between the Gents—brothers by choice, not by blood.
💔 A second-chance romance that actually earns its healing.
🇫🇷 The rich historical setting: France 1789, when “keep your head” had a very literal meaning.
🎯 Céleste’s quiet courage and Aldric’s growth from overlooked second son to true hero.
😂 And yes…Stanley. Always Stanley.
TOP MOMENTS TO LOOK FOR (without spoilers)
🏰 The discovery that sends the Gents to France.
🚪 A daring escape when everything unravels.
💬 A confrontation that finally clears the air (and might melt your heart).
🔥 A Paris scene so tense you’ll forget to breathe.
🌹 A tender act of trust that proves love can survive even a revolution.
FINAL THOUGHTS
This story hits that perfect balance—romantic without being saccharine, adventurous without losing its emotional core. It’s heartfelt and woven with the kind of friendship and faithfulness that make the Gents series shine. Even if you haven’t read the others, you’ll be swept up by the charm, humor, and quiet strength of these characters.
❓If you found yourself in revolutionary-era Paris…would you risk it all for love or sneak back to England for tea?
I received an e-book from the author. A positive review was not required. All thoughts are my own.
————
CONTENT DISCLOSURE
🤬 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮/𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙜𝙚: None
❤️ 𝙎𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩/𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚: Clean. Only sweet kisses.
🥊 𝙑𝙞𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚: Violence breaks out across Paris, forcing countless people to flee for their lives.
🥺 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙨/𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙨: Revolution, daring escapes, and simmering tension.
🎬 𝙏𝙑/𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙢 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮: Likely PG-13 / TV-PG-13
RATING
📖 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝟰.𝟱/𝟱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀. A beautifully balanced blend of romance, adventure, and heart. Love in a Mist sweeps you into revolutionary France with elegant prose, endearing characters, and the steady loyalty that defines the Gents series. The only reason it’s not a full five? The pacing slows slightly in the middle as political tension builds—but once the escape begins, it’s pure, emotional payoff.
December 20, 2025
“While she knew it was likely foolish to be falling so wholly in love with him again, she knew in that moment she couldn’t have stopped herself.”
If that line doesn’t hook you instantly, just wait until you dive into the pages of LOVE IN A MIST by Sarah M. Eden—available NOW! This book is 100000/10! One of my favorite EVER from Sarah, and that’s really saying something because I’m a fan!
Let’s dive into what this book is about: Set against the rising tide of the French Revolution, this story sweeps you into the lives of Lord Aldric Benick and Céleste Fortier—two souls with history, heartbreak, and a second chance neither of them expected.
Aldric arrives in France after receiving a mysterious letter from his late mother, and (of course!) the Gents come along, ready for adventure.
If you haven’t fallen in love with The Gents yet we must fix this ASAP!
Céleste is determined to escape the life her family has trapped her in. She has a plan—an elaborate, daring one—until the Gents arrive and everything shifts. When the streets of Paris erupt in violence, Aldric and Céleste are forced into a fight for survival… together. Distance is no longer an option.
This book is beautiful in every way—its characters, its themes, its heart.
If you love: a brother’s best friend trope with a one sided second chance love story, a redemption arc and an amazing theme of found family with characters who are brave, have good hearts who don’t always believe they’re good, needed or wanted…then you want this one in your hands immediately.
Lucky for you-it’s available NOW🙌🏼
It’s powerful. It’s bold. It’s breathtakingly beautiful.
Truly, a love story worth knowing!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Content/trigger: political unrest, off-page past domestic abuse, unloving family dynamics, romance—kisses only.
If that line doesn’t hook you instantly, just wait until you dive into the pages of LOVE IN A MIST by Sarah M. Eden—available NOW! This book is 100000/10! One of my favorite EVER from Sarah, and that’s really saying something because I’m a fan!
Let’s dive into what this book is about: Set against the rising tide of the French Revolution, this story sweeps you into the lives of Lord Aldric Benick and Céleste Fortier—two souls with history, heartbreak, and a second chance neither of them expected.
Aldric arrives in France after receiving a mysterious letter from his late mother, and (of course!) the Gents come along, ready for adventure.
If you haven’t fallen in love with The Gents yet we must fix this ASAP!
Céleste is determined to escape the life her family has trapped her in. She has a plan—an elaborate, daring one—until the Gents arrive and everything shifts. When the streets of Paris erupt in violence, Aldric and Céleste are forced into a fight for survival… together. Distance is no longer an option.
This book is beautiful in every way—its characters, its themes, its heart.
If you love: a brother’s best friend trope with a one sided second chance love story, a redemption arc and an amazing theme of found family with characters who are brave, have good hearts who don’t always believe they’re good, needed or wanted…then you want this one in your hands immediately.
Lucky for you-it’s available NOW🙌🏼
It’s powerful. It’s bold. It’s breathtakingly beautiful.
Truly, a love story worth knowing!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Content/trigger: political unrest, off-page past domestic abuse, unloving family dynamics, romance—kisses only.
February 26, 2026
Yay for transitional characters!
Haven’t decided on a rating yet haha. Probably my third favorite Gents book, will probably get a 4.5.
I felt like it ranks second in being a page turner after Snapdragons (ugh still just love that book sm), there was a lot going on. While it was nice to keep the story going, ironically it also made me miss the slower paced books with the fun game nights, etc. haha. So bittersweet I guess?
The only reason I wouldn’t give it 5 stars is because of how terrible Celeste and Aldric were at communicating during their struggles. Kinda drove me crazy haha. Especially after their perfect kiss, when I was excited for them to start understanding each other better. I think Lucas and Julia win for worst communicators before the resolution at the end of a book, but Celeste and Aldric were a close second or mayyyyybe first (I’d have to read book #1 again to confirm). So while their communication struggles drove me crazy, they were also understandable because of their traumatic pasts and I’m glad they finally were able to figure things out. Just don’t think it had to have been such an issue for so much of the book.
I was probably least excited to read Aldric’s love story because of his personality haha but this book definitely endeared me to his character! I also thought it was really cute how he kept referring to Henri as his best friend (I’ve grown a bit tired of the gents always referring to Stanley as their bestie. Realistically I don’t think that would actually be the case). SO cute that Aldric fell in love with his bestie’s sister and that Henri fell in love with his sister’s bestie hehe ♡
I also loved how this book had more historical elements. It was fun! Also, if Adele doesn’t stay with Celeste and Aldric permanently I’m not going to be happy. lol
Haven’t decided on a rating yet haha. Probably my third favorite Gents book, will probably get a 4.5.
I felt like it ranks second in being a page turner after Snapdragons (ugh still just love that book sm), there was a lot going on. While it was nice to keep the story going, ironically it also made me miss the slower paced books with the fun game nights, etc. haha. So bittersweet I guess?
The only reason I wouldn’t give it 5 stars is because of how terrible Celeste and Aldric were at communicating during their struggles. Kinda drove me crazy haha. Especially after their perfect kiss, when I was excited for them to start understanding each other better. I think Lucas and Julia win for worst communicators before the resolution at the end of a book, but Celeste and Aldric were a close second or mayyyyybe first (I’d have to read book #1 again to confirm). So while their communication struggles drove me crazy, they were also understandable because of their traumatic pasts and I’m glad they finally were able to figure things out. Just don’t think it had to have been such an issue for so much of the book.
I was probably least excited to read Aldric’s love story because of his personality haha but this book definitely endeared me to his character! I also thought it was really cute how he kept referring to Henri as his best friend (I’ve grown a bit tired of the gents always referring to Stanley as their bestie. Realistically I don’t think that would actually be the case). SO cute that Aldric fell in love with his bestie’s sister and that Henri fell in love with his sister’s bestie hehe ♡
I also loved how this book had more historical elements. It was fun! Also, if Adele doesn’t stay with Celeste and Aldric permanently I’m not going to be happy. lol
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 9, 2025
Completely stole my heart!
When Lord Aldric Benick receives a mysterious inheritance letter, he travels to France with his friends, the Gents. There he is reacquainted with Céleste Fortier, a courageous young woman determined to escape her controlling family.
But as political unrest ignites across Paris, Aldric and Céleste are drawn into a perilous adventure where trust, and their growing connection, may be the key to their survival.
What you'll love:
second chance romance
dual pov
Georgian era
dawn of French revolution
brother's best friend
adventure and peril
plot twists
the Gents
that kiss!
Versailles
I absolutely adore The Gents series, and Aldric’s story did not disappoint! This time, the Gents leave England behind and cross the Channel to France at the dawn of the Revolution. This story is a journey full of danger, loyalty, and love that kept me turning pages long past my bedtime.
I loved watching Aldric and Celeste grow, both fighting for the freedom to live life on their own terms, away from the dictates and overbearing demands of their families. Their perilous journey is filled with twists, heart-stopping moments, and tender scenes that bring them closer together (thank you, forced proximity!). Their sweet romance filled my heart with so much joy!!
As always, the rest of the Gents (and their partners) bring so much wit, humor, and heart to the story. Their camaraderie and unconditional support for one another are serious life goals! While this is the fifth book in the series, it can stand alone but reading the series in order makes it even more rewarding and would help you understand the characters better.
An absolutely beautiful story of courage, friendship, and love from one of my favorite storytellers. A must-read for fans of historical romance!
I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.
When Lord Aldric Benick receives a mysterious inheritance letter, he travels to France with his friends, the Gents. There he is reacquainted with Céleste Fortier, a courageous young woman determined to escape her controlling family.
But as political unrest ignites across Paris, Aldric and Céleste are drawn into a perilous adventure where trust, and their growing connection, may be the key to their survival.
What you'll love:
second chance romance
dual pov
Georgian era
dawn of French revolution
brother's best friend
adventure and peril
plot twists
the Gents
that kiss!
Versailles
I absolutely adore The Gents series, and Aldric’s story did not disappoint! This time, the Gents leave England behind and cross the Channel to France at the dawn of the Revolution. This story is a journey full of danger, loyalty, and love that kept me turning pages long past my bedtime.
I loved watching Aldric and Celeste grow, both fighting for the freedom to live life on their own terms, away from the dictates and overbearing demands of their families. Their perilous journey is filled with twists, heart-stopping moments, and tender scenes that bring them closer together (thank you, forced proximity!). Their sweet romance filled my heart with so much joy!!
As always, the rest of the Gents (and their partners) bring so much wit, humor, and heart to the story. Their camaraderie and unconditional support for one another are serious life goals! While this is the fifth book in the series, it can stand alone but reading the series in order makes it even more rewarding and would help you understand the characters better.
An absolutely beautiful story of courage, friendship, and love from one of my favorite storytellers. A must-read for fans of historical romance!
I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required.
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