The Secret Files of Sherlock Holmes: Or, Baker St. Nights

Secret Files of Sherlock Holmes #1

by Kate Lear

The hunky young Watson and the handsome, youthful Holmes fall into each other's arms in this delirious pastiche that pays homage to the underlying homosexual subtext in the Sherlock Holmes tales. This unique collection explores the famously sexual tension between Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson in Arthur Conan Doyle's original short stories. The Secret Files of Sherlock Holmes focuses on the gaps and silences in Watson's narratives, offering possible ways in which the pair could have first become lovers, and then recounts further their amorous couplings and erotic escapades. There have been many pastiches of Sherlock Holmes since the original stories first appeared. But while several of these have hinted at a sexual relationship between Holmes and Watson, none have explored this idea so explicitly. Here is a book that will be enjoyed by fans of the Conan Doyle canon as well as readers of historical and erotic fiction.

Genres: Erotica, M M Romance, Historical, LGBT, Romance, Anthologies

188 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 9, 2011

Reviews

[CoffeeTimeRomance andMore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sherlock Holmes has kept his love for John a secret for the duration of their friendship. Erotic fantasies of the two of them have been haunting Sherlock every night. He has always thought that his love would stay unrequited and he would have to settle for friendship. One day he gathers his courage and professes his feelings for his longtime friend and object of his desire.

John Watson has loved and respected Sherlock since he met the man. His esteem is evident in his biographies that feature the eccentric bachelor. He feels that he has given much of himself to Sherlock already and is not certain he can give his love as well. However, when Sherlock opens his heart to Watson, how can he refuse to bring his fantasies to light?

While days are filled with mysterious and dangerous cases, the nights on Baker Street are filled with desire and love. These two men who have been the closest of friends and companions now take their relationship to the next sensual chapter. While it will change the course of their lives, will it also affect their professional relationship? And will it affect their cases?

I am very impressed with this story. It follows the flow and writing style of the original Sherlock stories, as well as pleasantly highlighting the characteristics of the famous duo. There is a wonderful tension and interaction between the men both in and out of the bedchamber. The sensuality and eroticism in the story is addictive. Ms. Lear also did a fantastic job showing the mood and time period of London and filled the story with snippets of the politics that hampered their relationship. The intimacy between the characters seems like a natural step in their complimentary partnership.

HC Harju
Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance & More

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nicely written, but inconsistent, slash pastiche. The original stories provide a stage setting for behind-the-scenes erotica. The erotic moves to center stage. Sexual tension is built around who is buggering who, and romantic tension is built around which of the two MCs is more emotionally reticent. Unfortunately, the details vary from story to story. Good luck trying to follow their erotic/romantic journey chronologically.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read most of the stories in this book before they were taken down to publish this book. Both Holmes' and Watson's characteristic are well preserved as depicted in canon even in the premise that they are in a romantic/sexual relationship.

[Elinor Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm biased, because I love everything Kate puts out, but it's so nice to have a 'paper' copy of much of her best work in one place!

[Monchari S · Rating 3 out of 5]

the story didn't linked all the book.
it even made me feel there was more than 1 writer...``r(^^;)…
cause writing style's not stable.

Anyway, the 1st and 5th story is good♡