5+ Star Book Review: A Gentleman's Postion by KJ Charles

Title: A Gentleman’s Position (Society of Gentlemen #3)- Releases April 5th

Author: K.J. Charles

Publisher/GR Link: Loveswept, GR

Genre: MM Historical

Vice: Regency, redheads and tight breeches

Rating: 5+ DIK

Lock this book up: 4 keys.  This one will fog up your glasses!

Length: Novel

Satisfaction: HEA+

Cover Impressions: Love it.

Best Line: “I should learn my place…”

Synopsis: Among his eccentric though strictly principled group of friends, Lord Richard Vane is the confidant on whom everyone depends for advice, moral rectitude, and discreet assistance. Yet when Richard has a problem, he turns to his valet, a fixer of unparalleled genius—and the object of Richard’s deepest desires. If there is one rule a gentleman must follow, it is never to dally with servants. But when David is close enough to touch, the rules of class collide with the basest sort of animal instinct: overpowering lust.

For David Cyprian, burglary and blackmail are as much in a day’s work as bootblacking—anything for the man he’s devoted to. But the one thing he wants for himself is the one thing Richard refuses to give: his heart. With the tension between them growing to be unbearable, David’s seemingly incorruptible master has left him no choice. Putting his finely honed skills of seduction and manipulation to good use, he will convince Richard to forget all about his well-meaning objections and give in to sweet, sinful temptation.

Impressions: I don’t think I have ever felt this way before….I am at a loss for words.  That nevr has happened to me before?  My review may be coherently expressed as: hsjfhdjkfhorogjkj!!!!jkjlkljlak;s!!!!

It was, simply put,  a gem and a joy.  I could not put it down, and I could not get it out of my mind.  I have heard reviewers say that they finished a novel and immediately began reading it again, and I could not imagine anything like that ACTUALLY happening.  This book ALMOST made me do that, except I closed it and began book 2 again and read right through to book 3.   This is one of the best  Regency romances that I have ever read.

The connection between Davic and Richard has been slowly building, and while I knew who Richard was, I was so excited to see David’s internal thoughts and growth.  He was such a perfect match for Richard, and the romance gave me goosebumps.

This book was SO hot and sensual.  I know that I will come back to these gentlemen over and over again.  I could go on for pages and probably not make much more sense.  This book gave me the most exquisite book hangover and I loved every single second of reading and remembering it.

New Release Review: The Shepherd and the Solici

Title: The Shepherd and the Solicitor

Author: Summer Devon and Bonnie Dee

Publisher/GR Link: Samhain, GR

Genre: MM Historical

Vice: Historical, trauma

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Lock this book up: 3 keys.  The sex is hot, steamy, and totally supports the story

Length:  161 pages

Satisfaction:  HEA

Cover Impressions: I love this whole collection, and the covers are classic.

Best Line: “Now all I think of is you.”

Synopsis: When a storm is brewing, taking shelter could be the most dangerous move of all.

One careless, public sign of affection cost Daniel Pierce’s lover his life at the hands of a hate-filled mob. Grief-stricken, Daniel retreated from society to a sheep farm in the wilds of the north. Years later, Gregory Tobin erupts into his solitary life.

Sent to confirm the existence—or the death—of the Pierce family’s lost heir, Tobin isn’t sure he’s found the right man. The gruff, shaggy hermit calling himself Jacob Bennet bears little resemblance to photographs of the younger Pierce. Tobin needs more time to study his quarry.

With lambing season in full swing, Daniel grudgingly admits he could use an extra hand. Through a long, exhausting night, they parry back and forth as Tobin probes closer and closer to the truth. And something beyond casual attraction simmers between them.

They come together in a crash of desire, but ultimately Daniel must overcome the terrors of the past to reconcile the man he was with the man he’s becoming—a man capable of loving again.

Impressions: These authors are on my auto-buy list, and this book is a perfect example of why.  In no time at all, I was swept into the world of Yorkshire, in the 1880’s, as I watched one man learn to love again, and another realize that he has just settled for too long. 

Daniel/Bennet has had a terrible trauma and in his past, and I can’t help but be impressed by his ability to reinvent his life.  I found it very believable that he would try to distance himself from all love and intimacy. 

Gregory is a ray of light in Daniel’s cold world.  It was impossible not to fall a little in love with Gregory!  He is so earnest, enthusiastic, and optimistic.  He is also intelligent and loyal, and though he may not totally realize his own worth, he knows that he can give Daniel something that they both need.

Both men grow and evolve, and I felt engaged and connected through out the whole story.  This is a great collection of books which can be read in any order, and you won’t want to miss this addition!

Book Review: Viscount's Wager (Gambling on Love #3) by Ava March

Title: Viscount's Wager (Gambling on Love #3)

Author:  Ava March

Publisher/GR Link: Carina Press, GR

Genre: MM Historical

Vice: Viscounts, Gambling, Regency, England

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Lock this book up: 3 keys- The sex is super hot and supports the story line. 

Length: Novel

Satisfaction: HEA

Cover Impressions: Beautiful

Best Line: "Shall we be husband and husband?"

Synopsis: You never forget your first love, but is a second chance worth the gamble?

Anthony, Viscount Rawling, knows exactly what he wants in life and he isn't above having a look about London for it. When he spots recently widowed Gabriel Tilden at a ton function, he thinks he might have found love…again.

Gabriel is as gorgeous and reserved as he was when he broke Anthony's heart seven years ago. But they were only adolescents then…surely Anthony won't hold the incident against him. And especially not when the attraction between them is stronger than ever.

Gabriel came to London in search of distraction, and a teasing Anthony is impossible to resist. As Anthony introduces Gabriel to the pleasures that can be found in the city—and in his bedchamber—their bond deepens into something more. Yet both men are hiding secrets that could pull them apart forever…

Impressions: I've loved this series from book 1, and Ava March is a go-to for some Regency era MM loving.  

This is the first book in the series where the "Gambling on Love" series title takes on a literal element in the story.  While Anthony has never been able to let Gabriel out of his heart and mind, Gabriel has been not only gambling on the love he felt for Anthony, he begins to gamble with his money, valuables, and property.

Anthony and Gabriel had a brief interlude with each other, but though they don’t realize it at the time, it was a defining moment for both of them.  Whereas Anthony grows into a young man who knows his own heart and mind, Gabriel seeks to deny his own desires and to bury them in the belief that he does not deserve happiness.  When he becomes a widower, he becomes even more convinced that he deserves to be alone and unhappy. 

When Gabriel and Anthony meet up again, Gabriel’s self worth is at an all time low.  While he tries to chase a gambling high, the one place where he feels truly happy is with Anthony.  Watching Anthony support Gabriel as he learns to love, and learns to love himself, makes his a wonderful read.

The romance is intense, and these two men are well developed and complex characters.  I loved seeing these men learn to love, and the addition of the other characters in this series really added a great element to this story.

This is a wonderful addition to an amazing series and you do not want to take a gamble by missing any of these books!