A Gentleman's Reckoning

A Gentleman's Reckoning

by Jennie Goutet

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A Scandalous Past. A Secret Identity. A Love That Could Ruin Everything.

Once the most charming rake in London, John Aubin lost everything when he overheard a powerful earl’s fraudulent dealings. Branded a liar and cast out of society, he now lives under an assumed name, working in the very orphanage the earl owns. But Aubin’s purpose isn’t charity—it’s revenge. Sober and focused for the first time in his life, he plans to expose the earl’s corruption and reclaim his good name. Nothing will stand in his way—until he meets her.

Lady Eugenia Stanich has never truly known a father’s love. The Earl of Goodwin may be a revered figure in society, but to Geny, he is a distant shadow, more invested in power than in family. The Foundling Asylum that bears her father’s name is the one place where Geny feels a connection to the mother she lost years ago. If she marries, it would be to a man who shares her devotion to the children, but London’s gentlemen see charity as a pastime, not a calling. Then the new supervisor arrives, and Geny dares to hope she has met someone different.

As John and Geny grow closer, desire sparks and hearts entwine, but the truth looms between them. If Lady Eugenia discovers that John is not who he claims to be—and worse, that he is using the asylum to destroy her father—he will lose more than his chance at redemption. He will lose the only woman who has ever inspired him to be a better man.

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Genre
Historical Romance
Subgenre
General Historical
Series
Bachelors of Blackstone's
Audience
Adult
Bell Peppers
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Profanity
1 None
Violence
1 None
Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco
2 Mild
Publication Date
May 28, 2025
Language Versions
English
Narration Type
Human
Fiction Form
Novel

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Very enjoyable booxk with a different storyline

A clean story. Another excellent story from Jennie, part of the multi author ’Batchelors of Blackstone’ series.As ever the characters are well developed, and the storyline is not the typical one which enhances the story for me. John has been living a rakish life and by trying to do the right thing ends up being blackballed from clubs and society at the hands of an Earl. Knowing the Earl is not how he seems John endeavours to uncover the Earl’s true colours and ends up working in an orphanage and falling for the Earl’s daughter who is regularly there. Following their growing feelings whilst John is incognito works well and was enjoyable. The Blackstone Club is definitely a different men’s club. I look forward to the other books on this series.

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cheryl
An engaging read.

John Aubin had led a reckless life but an unfortunate incident made him reassess how he lived his life. However, he was still set on revenge against the person who ruin his life. To achieve this end he secured a job as steward in an orphanage, where he met the delightful Lady Eugenia. She had a kind and loving heart and did all she could for the orphans. They are attracted to each other but how will she feel when she finds out that it’s her father that John is targeting for his revenge. I did like the main characters and I enjoyed how John was determined to change his ways and what he did to try to achieve this. This was an engaging story with a sweet romance and a just comeuppance for the culprit.

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Jennifer (sassygirlreads)
A redemption story at it's best!

A Gentleman’s Reckoning is a wonderful redemption story full of regret, revenge, forgiveness, romance, and heart. I was hooked from the beginning. John Aubin, a gentleman who is a little bit of a rake, is caught in a bad situation and gets cast out of society for trying to do the right thing. Under a false name, John sets out for revenge by becoming the new steward at the foundling asylum but never thought he’d be victim of loosing his heart in the process.Lady Eugenia Stanich, Geny to her friends, is a woman with the purest heart who spends her time helping the children at the foundling asylum her mother started years earlier. She hopes to find a gentleman that shares her passion for the children and someone to share her life with.John and Geny have an instant connection upon their first meeting. But what are they to do when John realizes Geny is the daughter of the man he is trying to ruin and Geny finds out John is not who says he is? I really did not see how John and Geny were going to be able to follow their hearts in this situation.Jennie Goutet did a wonderful job with the intricacies of this story. I enjoyed how both John and Geny found love in an unexpected place and eventually followed and were true to their hearts. It was a pleasure to follow their blooming relationship. I felt it endearing that John truly cared for the orphans and it wasn’t just for show as part of his revenge.This was a story that touched my heart! A Gentleman’s Reckoning will stick with me.My favorite things: the original storyline, the carriage ride, the accident, the other members of Blackstone's club, and especially John and Geny!- Regency romance- Protective reformed rake MMC- Gentle hearted but strong FMC- Love at first sight- Strangers to more- Forbidden love- Redemption- Secret identityHappy reading!

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Kate
Revenge Thwarted by Love

John is living a life of frivolity and debauchery, but when he tries to do a good thing, it backfires, and he gets black balled and snubbed by Society. Geny doesn’t care for Society, but she does care about the orphans at the orphanage her dad, the earl, owns. As John tries to get revenge on Geny’s father for destroying his reputation in Society, he repents of his past and changes his ways, and develops a relationship with Geny, who doesn’t know who he really is. Of course, disguises and subterfuge are bound to backfire as well.This was a great story about caring for others for the right reasons and not to set up situations for one’s own recognition, betterment in Society, or wealth. I liked John’s character better when he was being responsible and caring. Geny’s character is almost perfect, but I wish she had stood up to her father sooner and had an honest conversation with him about what she wanted for her future. Of course, from what we know of the earl and his temper from the story, that might not have gone over so well.

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Jessica H
A little slow

[3.5 stars]Overall this is a good enough book. It’s a regency romance, but focuses on the running of an orphanage and a fight against corruption, rather than balls and the marriage-mart. The MMC is a reformed rake and there’s a redemption angle to his story. Unfortunately, I found the book slow (my interest wandered many times) and yet with an underdeveloped insta-love romance.Content:There is no foul language or sex, and the violence is minimal (just a punch thrown). The romance is limited to lightly descriptive kisses. There is no mention of faith or God.

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