A Gentleman Never Keeps Score (Seducing the Sedgewicks #2) by Cat Sebastian
Romance/Historical/LGBT+
Summary: Once beloved by London's fashionable elite, Hartley Sedgwick has become a recluse after a spate of salacious gossip exposed his most-private secrets. Rarely venturing from the house whose inheritance is a daily reminder of his downfall, he’s captivated by the exceedingly handsome man who seeks to rob him.
Since retiring from the boxing ring, Sam Fox has made his pub, The Bell, into a haven for those in his Free Black community. But when his best friend Kate implores him to find and destroy a scandalously revealing painting of her, he agrees. Sam would do anything to protect those he loves, even if it means stealing from a wealthy gentleman. But when he encounters Hartley, he soon finds himself wanting to steal more than just a painting from the lovely, lonely man—he wants to steal his heart.
320 pages
My Rating: B
I'm very fond of Regency and Victorian romances, but this one adds an aspect far too many of those ignore. I love that Sam is Black, and that he doesn't give anything up in this romance just to be with Hartley. I also love that their romance allows Hartley to recover from what was done to him. These two are lovely, and I look forward to seeing if the third book in this story looks in on them. I definitely want more of them.
Definitely for lovers of gay historical romance. Cat Sebastian could easily become a favorite author for me, I think. I also recommend the first in this series, It Takes Two to Tumble. Sweet romance with a touch of angst, just the way I like it.
To see my rating system, go here.
No comments:
Post a Comment