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Less than All
A youthful indiscretion leads to a humiliating encounter between Nicholas Danville and Lord Victor Ware. Nicholas returns home in disgrace, and Victor continues life in the Ton. Years later, Nicholas's reproving parents send him to town to attain a degree of polish before he prepares for life as a member of the clergy.
A chance encounter with an old friend leads to a new confrontation between Nicholas and Victor. This time, the attraction between them burns brighter, Nicholas is old enough to know his own mind, and Victor is done with self-denial.
From ballrooms to gardens and opera houses, Victor sets about proving that a passionate liaison between two men is possible even under the narrow gaze of the Ton.
A chance encounter with an old friend leads to a new confrontation between Nicholas and Victor. This time, the attraction between them burns brighter, Nicholas is old enough to know his own mind, and Victor is done with self-denial.
From ballrooms to gardens and opera houses, Victor sets about proving that a passionate liaison between two men is possible even under the narrow gaze of the Ton.
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First published June 16, 2012
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April 8, 2015
Where the setting for Regency romances doesn’t really vary, the characters are what adds life to the stories. Well, for me anyway; I am no historian and will not judge the historical accuracy of the background beyond the fact that it sounded real to me. The descriptions of the details added great flavor to what this was really about: the confrontation between two men who each think they have it right. Unfortunately their opinions are at opposite ends of the spectrum and so the battle of wills begins.
Nicholas is one bratty young man. He was not willing to obey his society’s rules when he was younger, and he has not changed a few years later when he is of age and gets another chance at the object of his dreams, one Lord Victor Ware. But Nicholas is also an idealist, and is willing to hold out, or so he thinks, for what he dreams of. Nothing less than true love. In a society where homosexuality is still a hanging offense. He is definitely in for one rude awakening!
Lord Ware is arrogant, knows it all, and has no patience for young men who have no idea what they are up against and even less experience. Except – there is something about Nicholas that attracts him deeply. Just as a diversion before he settles down and gets married, as expected, to produce heirs, of course. He, too, is in for a rude awakening.
And that is the beauty of this story. Both men are so convinced that they are right and set out to make sure the other guy knows it as well. They don’t even seem to notice how deeply they are involved until it is too late. And even though loving another man is illegal, a society where gentlemen’s clubs are the norm offers many opportunities for Nicholas and Victor to pursue various more and less risky trysts.
If you like historicals, especially those set in the Regency period, and enjoy them as a setting, if you enjoy two strong men butting heads and sparring verbally at every opportunity as each man tries to convince the other he is right, and if love should be part of the equation even though it may sneak up on you, then you will probably like this novella.
Nicholas is one bratty young man. He was not willing to obey his society’s rules when he was younger, and he has not changed a few years later when he is of age and gets another chance at the object of his dreams, one Lord Victor Ware. But Nicholas is also an idealist, and is willing to hold out, or so he thinks, for what he dreams of. Nothing less than true love. In a society where homosexuality is still a hanging offense. He is definitely in for one rude awakening!
Lord Ware is arrogant, knows it all, and has no patience for young men who have no idea what they are up against and even less experience. Except – there is something about Nicholas that attracts him deeply. Just as a diversion before he settles down and gets married, as expected, to produce heirs, of course. He, too, is in for a rude awakening.
And that is the beauty of this story. Both men are so convinced that they are right and set out to make sure the other guy knows it as well. They don’t even seem to notice how deeply they are involved until it is too late. And even though loving another man is illegal, a society where gentlemen’s clubs are the norm offers many opportunities for Nicholas and Victor to pursue various more and less risky trysts.
If you like historicals, especially those set in the Regency period, and enjoy them as a setting, if you enjoy two strong men butting heads and sparring verbally at every opportunity as each man tries to convince the other he is right, and if love should be part of the equation even though it may sneak up on you, then you will probably like this novella.
June 26, 2012
Weird jumps in the narrative-- specifically the text's tendency to leave one scene in the middle and go to another scene, disparate in time and location-- made the plot feel clunky and disjointed. It seemed as though there were places that Brazil had abandoned halfway through, meaning to go back to them, and just never got around to actually doing so, which did nothing for the quality of the book. Otherwise, the writing was acceptable if occasionally a little sloppy, though there were glaring anachronisms and a lot of printing errors, both of which threw me out of the story. I got pretty tired of Victor calling Nicky "brat" all the time; it stopped being cute immediately, but relentlessly continued to appear. Too many epithets, as well: "the big man," "the saucy brat," etc. etc.
In terms of characters, I found it quite hard to like Victor. He was a very classic regency hero (tall, dark, brooding, and extremely manly), and unfortunately I've never been fond of that archetype, but I had trouble with him beyond that. His internal narrative bothered me, particularly Victor was also uncomfortably domineering, constantly believing that he knew best for Nicky regardless of what Nicky said or did.
Nicky was less egregious, but he vacillated between being a seductive minx and a blushing ingenue. His opinions about Victor went back and forth as well: when he needed to be loving, he was loving, and when the story needed drama, he was defiant, heartbroken, and obsessed with Victor's duty re: siring an heir. He had no consistency, and often felt like multiple people.
The plot was very rote-- they went to balls, they hung out in townhouses, irrelevant characters were introduced and dropped without the plotlines being wrapped up-- until the end, when it took a turn for the bizarre. None of the characters behaved like real people, and their motivations didn't make much sense. Things needed to happen to wrap the story up, so they happened, regardless of whether it was reasonable or natural for them to do so. The ending was dissatisfying as well.
In terms of characters, I found it quite hard to like Victor. He was a very classic regency hero (tall, dark, brooding, and extremely manly), and unfortunately I've never been fond of that archetype, but I had trouble with him beyond that. His internal narrative bothered me, particularly Victor was also uncomfortably domineering, constantly believing that he knew best for Nicky regardless of what Nicky said or did.
Nicky was less egregious, but he vacillated between being a seductive minx and a blushing ingenue. His opinions about Victor went back and forth as well: when he needed to be loving, he was loving, and when the story needed drama, he was defiant, heartbroken, and obsessed with Victor's duty re: siring an heir. He had no consistency, and often felt like multiple people.
The plot was very rote-- they went to balls, they hung out in townhouses, irrelevant characters were introduced and dropped without the plotlines being wrapped up-- until the end, when it took a turn for the bizarre. None of the characters behaved like real people, and their motivations didn't make much sense. Things needed to happen to wrap the story up, so they happened, regardless of whether it was reasonable or natural for them to do so. The ending was dissatisfying as well.
June 19, 2012
Where the setting for Regency romances doesn’t really vary, the characters are what adds life to the stories. Well, for me anyway; I am no historian and will not judge the historical accuracy of the background beyond the fact that it sounded real to me. The descriptions of the details added great flavor to what this was really about: the confrontation between two men who each think they have it right. Unfortunately their opinions are at opposite ends of the spectrum and so the battle of wills begins.
Nicholas is one bratty young man. He was not willing to obey his society’s rules when he was younger, and he has not changed a few years later when he is of age and gets another chance at the object of his dreams, one Lord Victor Ware. But Nicholas is also an idealist, and is willing to hold out, or so he thinks, for what he dreams of. Nothing less than true love. In a society where homosexuality is still a hanging offense. He is definitely in for one rude awakening!
Lord Ware is arrogant, knows it all, and has no patience for young men who have no idea what they are up against and even less experience. Except – there is something about Nicholas that attracts him deeply. Just as a diversion before he settles down and gets married, as expected, to produce heirs, of course. He, too, is in for a rude awakening.
And that is the beauty of this story. Both men are so convinced that they are right and set out to make sure the other guy knows it as well. They don’t even seem to notice how deeply they are involved until it is too late. And even though loving another man is illegal, a society where gentlemen’s clubs are the norm offers many opportunities for Nicholas and Victor to pursue various more and less risky trysts.
If you like historicals, especially those set in the Regency period, and enjoy them as a setting, if you enjoy two strong men butting heads and sparring verbally at every opportunity as each man tries to convince the other he is right, and if love should be part of the equation even though it may sneak up on you, then you will probably like this novella.
NOTE: This book was provided by Silver Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
Nicholas is one bratty young man. He was not willing to obey his society’s rules when he was younger, and he has not changed a few years later when he is of age and gets another chance at the object of his dreams, one Lord Victor Ware. But Nicholas is also an idealist, and is willing to hold out, or so he thinks, for what he dreams of. Nothing less than true love. In a society where homosexuality is still a hanging offense. He is definitely in for one rude awakening!
Lord Ware is arrogant, knows it all, and has no patience for young men who have no idea what they are up against and even less experience. Except – there is something about Nicholas that attracts him deeply. Just as a diversion before he settles down and gets married, as expected, to produce heirs, of course. He, too, is in for a rude awakening.
And that is the beauty of this story. Both men are so convinced that they are right and set out to make sure the other guy knows it as well. They don’t even seem to notice how deeply they are involved until it is too late. And even though loving another man is illegal, a society where gentlemen’s clubs are the norm offers many opportunities for Nicholas and Victor to pursue various more and less risky trysts.
If you like historicals, especially those set in the Regency period, and enjoy them as a setting, if you enjoy two strong men butting heads and sparring verbally at every opportunity as each man tries to convince the other he is right, and if love should be part of the equation even though it may sneak up on you, then you will probably like this novella.
NOTE: This book was provided by Silver Publishing for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
June 15, 2014
Que ce soit dans le contemporain comme pour « le havre de Cliff » ou encore « Le parc à l’aube » et même sa sucrerie « Parce que tu es toi » une fois que vous avez savouré la plume de Lee Brazil, il est très difficile de ne pas replonger. Et ce n’est pas avec cette très jolie romance historique que mon addiction risque de s’arrêter, c’est court mais délicieusement construit, avec un vocabulaire précieux qui vous plonge instantanément dans l’époque si libertine de la régence anglaise.
Lord Victor Ware et Nicholas George Danville se connaissent depuis un certain temps, car le second est le meilleur ami du frère du premier, Nicholas a toujours ressenti certaines émotions face au Lord, mais l’attitude froide et guindée de celui-ci l’a toujours fait reculer. Jusqu’au jour où, le lord voit une scène entre son frère et Nicholas qui va déclencher le feu qui durant deux années va couver puis exploser lors d’une nouvelle rencontre. C’est une relation très coquine qui va s’installer entre les deux hommes, une suite de rendez-vous impromptus, très sensuels, un jeu de séduction mené de main de maitre par Victor qui est un expert en la matière. Ce sont des scènes libertines et légères qui font corps avec l’atmosphère libertine de cette période, Lee Brazil s’étant inspiré des amours de l’époque pour donner corps à ce couple.
Mais malgré l’époque qui fermait les yeux devant certaines « pratiques » de l’aristocratie, Nicholas sait au fond de lui-même que son amant a des devoirs, que cette romance n’a qu’un temps jusqu’au moment où les règles obligeront Victor à faire ce qui doit être fait. Mais rassurez-vous l’auteur nous a concoctés un happy end crédible qui lui aussi respecte le code du « Ton ». C’est vraiment une romance historique délicieuse, pleine de charme, la plume de Lee Brazil ayant été parfaitement traduite, le style anglais un peu démodé avec son vocabulaire si raffiné est un pur plaisir.
Lord Victor Ware et Nicholas George Danville se connaissent depuis un certain temps, car le second est le meilleur ami du frère du premier, Nicholas a toujours ressenti certaines émotions face au Lord, mais l’attitude froide et guindée de celui-ci l’a toujours fait reculer. Jusqu’au jour où, le lord voit une scène entre son frère et Nicholas qui va déclencher le feu qui durant deux années va couver puis exploser lors d’une nouvelle rencontre. C’est une relation très coquine qui va s’installer entre les deux hommes, une suite de rendez-vous impromptus, très sensuels, un jeu de séduction mené de main de maitre par Victor qui est un expert en la matière. Ce sont des scènes libertines et légères qui font corps avec l’atmosphère libertine de cette période, Lee Brazil s’étant inspiré des amours de l’époque pour donner corps à ce couple.
Mais malgré l’époque qui fermait les yeux devant certaines « pratiques » de l’aristocratie, Nicholas sait au fond de lui-même que son amant a des devoirs, que cette romance n’a qu’un temps jusqu’au moment où les règles obligeront Victor à faire ce qui doit être fait. Mais rassurez-vous l’auteur nous a concoctés un happy end crédible qui lui aussi respecte le code du « Ton ». C’est vraiment une romance historique délicieuse, pleine de charme, la plume de Lee Brazil ayant été parfaitement traduite, le style anglais un peu démodé avec son vocabulaire si raffiné est un pur plaisir.
June 27, 2012
A sensual, beautifully written story of lust and seduction and the danger of falling in love in those times. Another favorite!
June 24, 2014
This story begins in the year 1813, England. Lord Victor Ware is busy doing the books, so to speak, but decides it’s too nice a day and goes to join his younger brother Peter for horseback riding. Peter brought his good friend Nicholas for his visit to one of his brother’s homes, and Ware ‘catches’ the two of them playing around in the barn. Ware quietly sends Nicholas home and says nothing more. Fast forward to 1815, Ware is a bit obsesses with Peter’s friend Nicholas, or Nicky, and even his mistress resembles him! Ware returns to his home to find Peter and a group of his friends, drunk, laying about in his parlor. One of those friends is Nicky, so this of course, makes him lose his temper which eventually leads to a confrontation with Nicky.
Keep in mind, this is the early nineteenth century England, the Napoleonic War is happening in Europe or at least is winding down. The punishment for those convicted of sodomy (in England) was the death penalty until 1861. I love Wikipedia. So knowing this, Ware is still pursuing Nicky who is afraid of two things; being caught and charged with buggery, thus humiliating himself and his family and he’s afraid Ware will break his heart. These things do not mean there isn’t any smexy time between the men though. There is a lot of…not quite sneaking around, but at least quietly finding dark, secluded spots for the two of them.
All right, just so you know, I love Regency Romances, starting with the original Jane Austen. So I have read what a friend of mine refers to as the ‘real thing’ from Austen through modern authors writing them as well. I also happen to love Lee Brazil’s writing and have almost all of his work! My biggest problems with the story revolve around knowing history and how dangerous it was in that period to secretly or openly be homosexual, or have that kind of sexual relations. Luckily Mr. Brazil did not ruin it by turning the story into one with the deaths of the two characters. If he had this wouldn’t be four stars. Mr. Brazil has, as usual, created a solid story with some wonderful characters. I’m happy I read this!
Keep in mind, this is the early nineteenth century England, the Napoleonic War is happening in Europe or at least is winding down. The punishment for those convicted of sodomy (in England) was the death penalty until 1861. I love Wikipedia. So knowing this, Ware is still pursuing Nicky who is afraid of two things; being caught and charged with buggery, thus humiliating himself and his family and he’s afraid Ware will break his heart. These things do not mean there isn’t any smexy time between the men though. There is a lot of…not quite sneaking around, but at least quietly finding dark, secluded spots for the two of them.
All right, just so you know, I love Regency Romances, starting with the original Jane Austen. So I have read what a friend of mine refers to as the ‘real thing’ from Austen through modern authors writing them as well. I also happen to love Lee Brazil’s writing and have almost all of his work! My biggest problems with the story revolve around knowing history and how dangerous it was in that period to secretly or openly be homosexual, or have that kind of sexual relations. Luckily Mr. Brazil did not ruin it by turning the story into one with the deaths of the two characters. If he had this wouldn’t be four stars. Mr. Brazil has, as usual, created a solid story with some wonderful characters. I’m happy I read this!
June 15, 2014
C'est un plaisir de retrouver la jolie plume de Lee Brazil, qui m'avait enchantée avec le Parc à l'aube, pour une romance MM historique qui nous projette sous la Régence anglaise, le temps d'un court récit en trois actes. Le jeune Nikki aime les garçons, et tremble à l'idée de ce que la société et la loi lui réserve s'il était un jour découvert. Car si les lords riches et puissants peuvent aisément se jouer des codes de la société, et détourner les foudres de la loi, ce n'est pas le cas des cadets sans fortune ou des gens du peuple que l'on envoie en déportation. Tour à tour craintif, provoquant, timide ou luxurieux, Nicholas provoque la colère, mais aussi le désir du beau Lord Ware, dont il est amoureux depuis ses 16 ans. Deux ans après avoir été éloigné par Victor, les deux hommes se retrouvent à Londres, et commence alors un nouveau jeu de séduction. Les scènes piquantes, la peur, le désir, la fuite, l'homme expérimenté aux larges épaules, et le bel éphèbe de vingt ans aussi sexy qu'attendrissant ... on retrouve tout ce qui fait le succès, mais aussi un peu les stéréotypes de la romance historique. Avec toutefois les interrogations et les secrets inhérents à la vie et aux amours des homosexuels à cette époque (et malheureusement encore aujourd'hui dans de nombreux pays du globe !), qui en font également l'intérêt. Sans oublier les scènes sensuelles, parfaitement réussies. Le tout bien écrit, documenté, et parfaitement traduit (un grand merci à Jade Baiser). J'ai passé un agréable moment. Je reste tout de même un peu sur ma faim quand à l'avenir du couple. Comment concilier les seules perspectives d'avenir de Nikki, qui n'a pas les moyens ni le rang d'un oisif, avec une relation longue durée avec son amant ? L'auteur nous laisse dans l'expectative, là où pour une fois, j'aurai apprécié un épilogue.
July 20, 2016
Nicky (the brat) and Victor (the Lord) make a fabulous combination in this historical romance. It's set in the Regency period (don't tell anyone but I have no idea what this really means so I can't comment at all on the accuracy of the book) but I liked the sense of time and place as captured by the author and how it reflected in the characters and dialogue.
Lord Ware lusts after his younger step-brother's best friend, Nicholas. Nicholas has been walking a fine line, frolicking with his friends (it appears some frotting/wrestling among boys is acceptable) and lusting after the Lord - feelings Victor reciprocates. Nicky's a younger son, destined for the clergy,and believes he and Victor don't have a future. Victor has a responsibility to marry and provide heirs. And so begins their relationship as Victor chases and Nicky comes and runs, over and over.
I liked these two together and they sizzled in the bed (and the ballroom, and the gardens, and all the other places they grabbed a moment). I was interested by Nicky's response to giving himself to the Lord "Be dammed to you, Ware! I'll not yield to you on this! I have told you repeatedly that I will not allow this act. You choose to delude yourself into believing that I will." Turns out that Nicky was the one who was deluded. :)
My only minor disappointment with this story was the ending. It wrapped up in a nice happy for now but I didn't quite understand the actions of Victor's cousin and wanted to find out more of what happens between Victor and Nicky. Maybe a sequel is in order?
3.5 stars
This book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of providing an honest review for Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
Lord Ware lusts after his younger step-brother's best friend, Nicholas. Nicholas has been walking a fine line, frolicking with his friends (it appears some frotting/wrestling among boys is acceptable) and lusting after the Lord - feelings Victor reciprocates. Nicky's a younger son, destined for the clergy,and believes he and Victor don't have a future. Victor has a responsibility to marry and provide heirs. And so begins their relationship as Victor chases and Nicky comes and runs, over and over.
I liked these two together and they sizzled in the bed (and the ballroom, and the gardens, and all the other places they grabbed a moment). I was interested by Nicky's response to giving himself to the Lord "Be dammed to you, Ware! I'll not yield to you on this! I have told you repeatedly that I will not allow this act. You choose to delude yourself into believing that I will." Turns out that Nicky was the one who was deluded. :)
My only minor disappointment with this story was the ending. It wrapped up in a nice happy for now but I didn't quite understand the actions of Victor's cousin and wanted to find out more of what happens between Victor and Nicky. Maybe a sequel is in order?
3.5 stars
This book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of providing an honest review for Because Two Men Are Better Than One!
June 30, 2014
I was given a copy of this book to review. Great characters, enough conflict, pacing was perfect, and yes, smokin' hot sex. Those are all important to me in an erotic novel. But I also need a great story. This book has it all.
I love the story.
It had me thinking of Victor's responsibilities as a Lord who must marry to produce an heir. He's enamored with Nicholas Danville from the moment his half brother Peter brings him home on holiday. Finding that Nicky does swing his way just makes it worse.
Nicky had my sympathy for having to become a priest/preacher because that was the responsibility of the third son, who by the way, in some cases were cut off after school because all monies and property went to the firstborn son. Nicky has always been infatuated with Victor. The older he gets, the infatuation grows. He still feels the humiliation of being throw out of Victor's home when he meets the man years later. But that doesn't stop him from doing what he's longed to do; kiss Victor. There begins the chase. And he presents the chase so wonderfully.
It also brought to light the fact that males of their stations, in 19th century England, do grow up surrounded by other males. They grow deep friendships. It was common for friends to become lovers. No one cared that they turned to one another as youths. It was once they were grown that they were required to set aside their youthful antics. Not unlike norms in society today.
The ending made me want more. Maybe there's a sequel to their story just waiting to be written. I'd like to see them years later.
So while I read erotic novels for hunky males and smokin' hot sex, but it's the story that keeps me coming back time after time.
I love the story.
It had me thinking of Victor's responsibilities as a Lord who must marry to produce an heir. He's enamored with Nicholas Danville from the moment his half brother Peter brings him home on holiday. Finding that Nicky does swing his way just makes it worse.
Nicky had my sympathy for having to become a priest/preacher because that was the responsibility of the third son, who by the way, in some cases were cut off after school because all monies and property went to the firstborn son. Nicky has always been infatuated with Victor. The older he gets, the infatuation grows. He still feels the humiliation of being throw out of Victor's home when he meets the man years later. But that doesn't stop him from doing what he's longed to do; kiss Victor. There begins the chase. And he presents the chase so wonderfully.
It also brought to light the fact that males of their stations, in 19th century England, do grow up surrounded by other males. They grow deep friendships. It was common for friends to become lovers. No one cared that they turned to one another as youths. It was once they were grown that they were required to set aside their youthful antics. Not unlike norms in society today.
The ending made me want more. Maybe there's a sequel to their story just waiting to be written. I'd like to see them years later.
So while I read erotic novels for hunky males and smokin' hot sex, but it's the story that keeps me coming back time after time.
December 24, 2012
I'd never read a m/m Regency romance before. I'd only read one Regency romance at all since high school.
But, having remembered my youth and the delight my best friend and I took in pouring over and trading Regency romance novels, I really looked forward to Less Than All by Lee Brazil.
And did this book meet those expectations? Yes.
By the prologue, I was already hooked. There I was, immersed in a lovely, intoxicating voice that brought to mind some wonderful blend of Georgette Heyer and Barbara Cartland----only deliciously used to tell a love story between two men in Regency England.
The prose was very---what can I call it?---era. And yet Brazil's own distinct style, his own personal dash of sexiness took the novel to sensual levels that my friends and I only wished our worn out books in high school would have dared to go.
The main characters---Nikky and Victor. What a chemistry they shared! Young, beautiful, fair Nikky and swarthy, virile, experienced Victor. Sexy, sexy, sexy.
Theirs was not a simple affair. None could be between two men in this era. But their attraction was just too strong to resist the boundaries set by the social standards.
Whether the unlikely but extraordinarily sensuous duo find a way to make a relationship work is worth the read to find out.
Very much worth the read.
But, having remembered my youth and the delight my best friend and I took in pouring over and trading Regency romance novels, I really looked forward to Less Than All by Lee Brazil.
And did this book meet those expectations? Yes.
By the prologue, I was already hooked. There I was, immersed in a lovely, intoxicating voice that brought to mind some wonderful blend of Georgette Heyer and Barbara Cartland----only deliciously used to tell a love story between two men in Regency England.
The prose was very---what can I call it?---era. And yet Brazil's own distinct style, his own personal dash of sexiness took the novel to sensual levels that my friends and I only wished our worn out books in high school would have dared to go.
The main characters---Nikky and Victor. What a chemistry they shared! Young, beautiful, fair Nikky and swarthy, virile, experienced Victor. Sexy, sexy, sexy.
Theirs was not a simple affair. None could be between two men in this era. But their attraction was just too strong to resist the boundaries set by the social standards.
Whether the unlikely but extraordinarily sensuous duo find a way to make a relationship work is worth the read to find out.
Very much worth the read.
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May 27, 2012I love this cover
August 1, 2012
nice style of writing but honestly the ending left me underwhelming with a so so story plot.
July 31, 2012
The book begins with a flashback to when Lord Victor Ware hosted his younger brother, Peter, and his friend Nicholas during a school holiday. Victor caught his brother and Nicholas in a compromising situation up in the stable loft. Afterward, Victor called Nicholas into his study and explained why such acts were not only unacceptable but also quite dangerous and suggested Nicholas cut his visit short and leave immediately. Nicholas left in disgrace after being reprimanded by the man he had been infatuated with for years. I realized by the end of the flashback that I loved the writing style. I try not to get too excited about a book when I first start because that usually leaves me feeling disappointed later, but I couldn’t help myself with this one. Within just a few pages I was pulled into the conflict and torment both Victor and Nicholas were feeling.
The story moves into current events which take place a couple years later. Victor has been unable to forget about Nicholas. His dreams of the beautiful young man continue to torment him until he’s surprised one evening to come home and find Nicholas, Peter and some friends crashing at his house after a night of drinking. Victor prepares to once again give a stern lecture and send the men on their way duly chastised but Nicholas, in a drunken moment of inspiration, decides he’s going to make a pass at Victor before departing. Victor confronts Nicholas the following day and lets him know he has every intention of continuing what was started the previous night. This creates a new dilemma for Nicholas. He’s being offered exactly what he has always wanted but it has a very steep price. Nicholas knows he is in love with Victor but because of Victor’s position in society they have to be extremely discrete. Nicholas is left wondering if the occasional stolen moments are worth it when a long term relationship is not possible. Can Victor convince Nicholas it’s possible for them to be together under the watchful eyes of society? Is the happiness he can have now worth the pain he’ll have when Victor must eventually marry and have a family?
Like I said earlier, I knew immediately that I was going to like this book. I’m always looking for the next book that’s going to grab me and not let go until I turn the last page. I’m so happy to have found another one with Less Than All. I love it when I quickly connect with characters and their story draws me in. Not only was I feeling that connection with them individually, but I was feeling the pull from them as a couple too. I’m sure a big part of my enjoyment were the sex scenes, oh my freaking god were they hot! I loved the stolen moments when they slipped out of social events to meet in secluded sections of the garden and I loved the longer, private encounters even more. As much as I was enjoying the passionate affair they were having, there was also the underlying struggle Nicholas was dealing with at the same time. His fears for the future and the certain pain of losing Victor to a wife and children were tearing him up and I was sitting there taking it all in and loving every minute of it. This was the first I have read of Lee Brazil’s work and it was great, I’ll definitely be seeking out his other books after reading this one.
The story moves into current events which take place a couple years later. Victor has been unable to forget about Nicholas. His dreams of the beautiful young man continue to torment him until he’s surprised one evening to come home and find Nicholas, Peter and some friends crashing at his house after a night of drinking. Victor prepares to once again give a stern lecture and send the men on their way duly chastised but Nicholas, in a drunken moment of inspiration, decides he’s going to make a pass at Victor before departing. Victor confronts Nicholas the following day and lets him know he has every intention of continuing what was started the previous night. This creates a new dilemma for Nicholas. He’s being offered exactly what he has always wanted but it has a very steep price. Nicholas knows he is in love with Victor but because of Victor’s position in society they have to be extremely discrete. Nicholas is left wondering if the occasional stolen moments are worth it when a long term relationship is not possible. Can Victor convince Nicholas it’s possible for them to be together under the watchful eyes of society? Is the happiness he can have now worth the pain he’ll have when Victor must eventually marry and have a family?
Like I said earlier, I knew immediately that I was going to like this book. I’m always looking for the next book that’s going to grab me and not let go until I turn the last page. I’m so happy to have found another one with Less Than All. I love it when I quickly connect with characters and their story draws me in. Not only was I feeling that connection with them individually, but I was feeling the pull from them as a couple too. I’m sure a big part of my enjoyment were the sex scenes, oh my freaking god were they hot! I loved the stolen moments when they slipped out of social events to meet in secluded sections of the garden and I loved the longer, private encounters even more. As much as I was enjoying the passionate affair they were having, there was also the underlying struggle Nicholas was dealing with at the same time. His fears for the future and the certain pain of losing Victor to a wife and children were tearing him up and I was sitting there taking it all in and loving every minute of it. This was the first I have read of Lee Brazil’s work and it was great, I’ll definitely be seeking out his other books after reading this one.
August 26, 2016
3.5*
Review by Tanja
This story is set in England from 1813-1815 and told in three parts. It starts with a chapter leading to Victor sending Nicholas home in disgrace, which captured my interest immediately and I suffered along with Nicholas through most of the story.
Nicholas, the third son of a Baron doesn´t have to marry and produce heirs and since he is gay that suits him just fine. Problem with that is, first to love men, which is prohibited and secondly that he loves a man he thinks he can never have. Or can he?
Victor, head of an aristocratic family has no inclination to marry and get heirs. If he has to do it it will be without love. Victor is drawn to Nicholas from the very beginning but can not deal with it so he sends him home. After a few years they met again and Victor no longer lives in denial and pursues what he want, namely Nicholas.
I really liked that Victor has to work gaining Nicholas´ trust. He is possessive, jealous and sometimes way over the top in telling Nicholas what will be good for him. That grated on my nerves from time to time and I was wondering what exactly Nicholas saw in Victor. Nicholas on the other side….my oh my… he was so aware of his place. How should one do if you know it can only lead to nothing in the end? In Nicholas mind Victor, as Lord, has to marry and get heirs and where would that leave him then…..with a broken heart, that´s for sure. Also what will happen to him when somebody found out about them being lovers, who would free him from prison…certainly not his father. I so could understand his conflicting thoughts and behaviour as well as that he didn´t jump head first in a relationship with Victor.
They had to go a long way and I liked it very much that Victor showed Nicholas how it could be possible for them to be together without anyone knowing it. Of course there were a few up and downs, heated discussions and hot man on man action ;) througout the story.
Nonetheless there were a few things I didn´t like so much. First the Regency setting, which I love reading about. What bothered me was that I missed the Ton and ballrooms. It was constantly mentioned but they were no real interactions with the aristocracy. Sometimes it felt like the book could have been set in any time not necessarily Regency. The other thing was the ending of the story, which left me quite hanging. Seriously they found a solution and that´s it? I wanted to see how that would work out….not happy with it. Another chapter would have been good.
Overall it´s a good story about the importance to fight for your love regardless of the obstacles set in your way. If you´re in a mood for a historical and quick read you should give this one a try.
Review by Tanja
This story is set in England from 1813-1815 and told in three parts. It starts with a chapter leading to Victor sending Nicholas home in disgrace, which captured my interest immediately and I suffered along with Nicholas through most of the story.
Nicholas, the third son of a Baron doesn´t have to marry and produce heirs and since he is gay that suits him just fine. Problem with that is, first to love men, which is prohibited and secondly that he loves a man he thinks he can never have. Or can he?
Victor, head of an aristocratic family has no inclination to marry and get heirs. If he has to do it it will be without love. Victor is drawn to Nicholas from the very beginning but can not deal with it so he sends him home. After a few years they met again and Victor no longer lives in denial and pursues what he want, namely Nicholas.
I really liked that Victor has to work gaining Nicholas´ trust. He is possessive, jealous and sometimes way over the top in telling Nicholas what will be good for him. That grated on my nerves from time to time and I was wondering what exactly Nicholas saw in Victor. Nicholas on the other side….my oh my… he was so aware of his place. How should one do if you know it can only lead to nothing in the end? In Nicholas mind Victor, as Lord, has to marry and get heirs and where would that leave him then…..with a broken heart, that´s for sure. Also what will happen to him when somebody found out about them being lovers, who would free him from prison…certainly not his father. I so could understand his conflicting thoughts and behaviour as well as that he didn´t jump head first in a relationship with Victor.
They had to go a long way and I liked it very much that Victor showed Nicholas how it could be possible for them to be together without anyone knowing it. Of course there were a few up and downs, heated discussions and hot man on man action ;) througout the story.
Nonetheless there were a few things I didn´t like so much. First the Regency setting, which I love reading about. What bothered me was that I missed the Ton and ballrooms. It was constantly mentioned but they were no real interactions with the aristocracy. Sometimes it felt like the book could have been set in any time not necessarily Regency. The other thing was the ending of the story, which left me quite hanging. Seriously they found a solution and that´s it? I wanted to see how that would work out….not happy with it. Another chapter would have been good.
Overall it´s a good story about the importance to fight for your love regardless of the obstacles set in your way. If you´re in a mood for a historical and quick read you should give this one a try.
June 15, 2014
Ce court roman est la troisième parution de Lee Brazil dans la langue de molière, nous avions déjà pu apprécié sa plume talentueuse auparavant et bien ce livre ne déroge pas à la règle…
Ici nous passons à un autre contexte car nous sommes dans une romance historique. On pourrait avoir peur car il est bien difficile de passer du contemporain à l’historique, les codes ne sont pas les mêmes et il est facile de se tromper et de rendre son récit totalement hors sujet. Lee Brazil a su évité tous ces pièges pour nous livrer un parfait petit roman historique.
Les dialogues et les réactions des personnages semblent tout simplement justes vis à vis de leur contexte. Ici nous avons affaire à un homme sûr de lui : Lord Ware et l’un des amis de son petit frère : Nicki Danville.
Lord Ware a résisté durant des semaines voir des mois à l’attraction qu’exerce sur lui le jeune Nicolas, en le forçant à s’éloigner de son environnement jusqu’à un jour où l’audace du jeune homme va faire céder les barrières de notre Lord si sûr de lui. Tout bascule à ce moment là.
La passion qui dévore nos deux amis doit aussi composer avec le contexte historique et les moeurs de cette époque. Lee Brazil attise facilement le chaud et le froid entre nos deux compères et chacunes de leurs rencontres ne sont que pur délice pour nos yeux. Nous sommes happés par ce tourbillon de passion et de sensualité.
Pour ma part j’ai eu un coup de coeur pour ce couple. Je ne leur souhaitais que tout le bonheur du monde. L’auteur nous transmet par ses mots la beauté de leur amour, on ne peut qu’être convaincu. Même si l’époque choisie engendre presque inévitablement la fin d’une relation honnie par la société, on ne peut s’empêcher de vouloir un dénouement heureux mais je ne vous en dis pas plus.
Je n’ai qu’un seul bémol à ce roman, il est trop court!!! On aurait voulu encore profiter de nos héros voir éventuellement découvrir ce qui pourrait advenir du frère de Lord Ware.
Cette histoire se déguste avec délectation telle une sucette au goût délicieusement enchanteur. Vous serez captivé, que dis je envouté par cette belle plume. Encore un coup de coeur pour cet auteur qui nous fait voyager et qui malgré le caractère court de ses histoires nous livre l’essentiel.
Ici nous passons à un autre contexte car nous sommes dans une romance historique. On pourrait avoir peur car il est bien difficile de passer du contemporain à l’historique, les codes ne sont pas les mêmes et il est facile de se tromper et de rendre son récit totalement hors sujet. Lee Brazil a su évité tous ces pièges pour nous livrer un parfait petit roman historique.
Les dialogues et les réactions des personnages semblent tout simplement justes vis à vis de leur contexte. Ici nous avons affaire à un homme sûr de lui : Lord Ware et l’un des amis de son petit frère : Nicki Danville.
Lord Ware a résisté durant des semaines voir des mois à l’attraction qu’exerce sur lui le jeune Nicolas, en le forçant à s’éloigner de son environnement jusqu’à un jour où l’audace du jeune homme va faire céder les barrières de notre Lord si sûr de lui. Tout bascule à ce moment là.
La passion qui dévore nos deux amis doit aussi composer avec le contexte historique et les moeurs de cette époque. Lee Brazil attise facilement le chaud et le froid entre nos deux compères et chacunes de leurs rencontres ne sont que pur délice pour nos yeux. Nous sommes happés par ce tourbillon de passion et de sensualité.
Pour ma part j’ai eu un coup de coeur pour ce couple. Je ne leur souhaitais que tout le bonheur du monde. L’auteur nous transmet par ses mots la beauté de leur amour, on ne peut qu’être convaincu. Même si l’époque choisie engendre presque inévitablement la fin d’une relation honnie par la société, on ne peut s’empêcher de vouloir un dénouement heureux mais je ne vous en dis pas plus.
Je n’ai qu’un seul bémol à ce roman, il est trop court!!! On aurait voulu encore profiter de nos héros voir éventuellement découvrir ce qui pourrait advenir du frère de Lord Ware.
Cette histoire se déguste avec délectation telle une sucette au goût délicieusement enchanteur. Vous serez captivé, que dis je envouté par cette belle plume. Encore un coup de coeur pour cet auteur qui nous fait voyager et qui malgré le caractère court de ses histoires nous livre l’essentiel.
September 17, 2012
When Lord Victor Ware catches his brother and his brother’s best friend, Nicholas, in a compromising situation, he sends the teenaged Nicholas back home in a disgrace. Years later, Victor cannot get the young man off of his mind, as well as the forbidden attraction and feelings he has for the younger Nicholas. When he sees the young man’s return to the ton, Victor knows he must make amends and somehow keep Nicholas in his life and bed.
Soon, the men find themselves within each other’s company, and both are swept up in the intense feelings and attraction they have for each other. But duty calls, and Victor knows he must someday find a wife and have an heir for his title and fortune it threatens to pull the lovers apart before they’ve really begun. Will Victor and Nicholas be able to continue their relationship under the watchful eye of the ton, or with duty and self-sacrifice break them apart forever?
I loved this book! Lee Brazil has a way of writing interesting, well-written characters that live and breathe off of the written page. I was immediately swept up into the lives of these two heroes from the first page until the last word. Writing a gay historical romance has to be tricky because of the forbidden and illegal aspect of homosexuality set during this time, but the author did an outstanding job of tackling this subject matter and making it work for the story itself. Between Lee’s descriptive storytelling ability and the fast-paced storyline, I was captivated by these heroes’ complicated lives and found myself easily rooting for them to find a way for them to live happily together.
Less Than All is one of the best gay historical romances I’ve read this year and I’m looking forward to reading more books written by this author in the future. Highly Recommended!
Soon, the men find themselves within each other’s company, and both are swept up in the intense feelings and attraction they have for each other. But duty calls, and Victor knows he must someday find a wife and have an heir for his title and fortune it threatens to pull the lovers apart before they’ve really begun. Will Victor and Nicholas be able to continue their relationship under the watchful eye of the ton, or with duty and self-sacrifice break them apart forever?
I loved this book! Lee Brazil has a way of writing interesting, well-written characters that live and breathe off of the written page. I was immediately swept up into the lives of these two heroes from the first page until the last word. Writing a gay historical romance has to be tricky because of the forbidden and illegal aspect of homosexuality set during this time, but the author did an outstanding job of tackling this subject matter and making it work for the story itself. Between Lee’s descriptive storytelling ability and the fast-paced storyline, I was captivated by these heroes’ complicated lives and found myself easily rooting for them to find a way for them to live happily together.
Less Than All is one of the best gay historical romances I’ve read this year and I’m looking forward to reading more books written by this author in the future. Highly Recommended!
June 14, 2012
3 Hearts
First published at MM Good Book Reviews
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Nicholas has a crush on Victor, his best friend’s older brother, but he knows that it is futile as Victor has to carry on the family name…even if he did notice him. Victor burns for Nicholas, but doesn’t act on it. Instead, sending Nicholas away, after catching him with his brother. But, now years later, he can’t fight the pull anymore. But, Nicholas won’t give him what he wants most, because Nicholas doesn’t believe Victor loves him.
This is a well written regency romance, showing a difficult time for gay men and their relationships. Victor finally gives into his longing for Nicholas, but Nicholas begins to run, Nicholas realizes that what he feels is deeper than just a fling and he panics when he realizes that Victor will have to marry and have children. Victor can’t understand why Nicholas is backing off and gets demanding with Nicholas. It is only later, after a heart to heart with Victor’s brother, that Nicholas wants to grab the memories with both hands.
Victor is typical of a Lord; he demands and his demands are met. But, with Nicholas, he can’t have what he demands and instead of asking and finding out why Nicholas refuses, he threatens Nicholas instead. Nicholas wants more than a passing fling and he does get in over his head with Victor. The thing is, they complement each other well, but because of the era, it’s a struggle for both of them. It isn’t until both of them confide in good friends, do they maybe see a solution. I liked the story and I thought the characters were well done for the time period. Both men’s attitudes also reflected that time and what sex we do see is erotic and hot.
I will recommend this to those who love historicals, regency, secret lovers, hot sex and a happy for now ending.
First published at MM Good Book Reviews
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Nicholas has a crush on Victor, his best friend’s older brother, but he knows that it is futile as Victor has to carry on the family name…even if he did notice him. Victor burns for Nicholas, but doesn’t act on it. Instead, sending Nicholas away, after catching him with his brother. But, now years later, he can’t fight the pull anymore. But, Nicholas won’t give him what he wants most, because Nicholas doesn’t believe Victor loves him.
This is a well written regency romance, showing a difficult time for gay men and their relationships. Victor finally gives into his longing for Nicholas, but Nicholas begins to run, Nicholas realizes that what he feels is deeper than just a fling and he panics when he realizes that Victor will have to marry and have children. Victor can’t understand why Nicholas is backing off and gets demanding with Nicholas. It is only later, after a heart to heart with Victor’s brother, that Nicholas wants to grab the memories with both hands.
Victor is typical of a Lord; he demands and his demands are met. But, with Nicholas, he can’t have what he demands and instead of asking and finding out why Nicholas refuses, he threatens Nicholas instead. Nicholas wants more than a passing fling and he does get in over his head with Victor. The thing is, they complement each other well, but because of the era, it’s a struggle for both of them. It isn’t until both of them confide in good friends, do they maybe see a solution. I liked the story and I thought the characters were well done for the time period. Both men’s attitudes also reflected that time and what sex we do see is erotic and hot.
I will recommend this to those who love historicals, regency, secret lovers, hot sex and a happy for now ending.
September 9, 2016
Nicholas Danville has idolized Lord Victor Ware from childhood. Lord Ware is his best friend, Peter’s, brother and even small daliances with Peter have not stopped him from fantasizing about the intimacy he wishes he could share with Lord Ware. When he is finally called into Lord Ware’s presence, the excitement, hope and longing are a little heart wrenching to read, especially when the real reason, Ware having caught Danville in a compromising position, ends up with Nicky being banished to home in disgrace. Hypocritical much, Ware?
With the passage of two years, Ware still thinks of Nicky and Nicky can’t forget Ware. A chance meeting when Nicky gets to spend time in London awaken the feelings in both men. Nicky is ashamed of his attraction and Ware is, well, a Lord. And he acts like one – what he wants he wants and that’s that. There are times he is thoroughly unlikeable and I wanted nothing more than for him to fall out a window or something. He’s a spoiled Alpha male, to be sure. When he is shopping for a wife, ugh. And his overuse of the term “brat” was annoying. I liked him before his obsession with the idea of anal sex with Nicky “will you or nil you”.
Poor Peter, he’s a lovely character and so sad. He is the one that truly demonstrates how difficult, how dangerous, how very nearly impossible it was during this time to be gay. I thought Ware’s solution to his despair was better than his own, but I could understand his feeling of hopelessness. I want Peter to be happy.
I felt the ending was really an HFN, since there is no addressing of Nicky’s future (family/clergy wise) and due to the time period, it’s such a tricky thing.
With the passage of two years, Ware still thinks of Nicky and Nicky can’t forget Ware. A chance meeting when Nicky gets to spend time in London awaken the feelings in both men. Nicky is ashamed of his attraction and Ware is, well, a Lord. And he acts like one – what he wants he wants and that’s that. There are times he is thoroughly unlikeable and I wanted nothing more than for him to fall out a window or something. He’s a spoiled Alpha male, to be sure. When he is shopping for a wife, ugh. And his overuse of the term “brat” was annoying. I liked him before his obsession with the idea of anal sex with Nicky “will you or nil you”.
Poor Peter, he’s a lovely character and so sad. He is the one that truly demonstrates how difficult, how dangerous, how very nearly impossible it was during this time to be gay. I thought Ware’s solution to his despair was better than his own, but I could understand his feeling of hopelessness. I want Peter to be happy.
I felt the ending was really an HFN, since there is no addressing of Nicky’s future (family/clergy wise) and due to the time period, it’s such a tricky thing.
July 30, 2014
I was introduced to Lee Brazil in 2013 when the ‘gang’ started the Pulp Friction Series. The ‘gang’ being Laura Harner, Tom Webb, Havan Fellows and Lee Brazil. I adored the stories and the writing and got very caught up with the fervor of these authors. Since Pulp Friction is half way over for this year, I noticed something come up on my Amazon especially for you page, Lee’s new Novella, with a different genre from what I have read previously. This is a M/M Regency Romance
I am ashamed to say *hangs head * aside from the two series I mention, I have not read any other stories by this talented author……but that will not be the case now, after I tell you how I adored Less than All; I will be searching for more to read from Lee Brazil!
Reading, or writing for that matter about a romance between two men in the here and now is slowly becoming more acceptable. Imagine how this would be seen in Regency England where waistcoats and Lords and Ladies abound and a man being with another man would break social standards.
Lee Brazil takes young, fair, strikingly handsome Nicholas and introduces a dark, mysterious older Victor, taking them and the reader on an adventure of stolen kisses, steamy encounters in the shadows, and the most beautiful of all love stories.
Just writing this and thinking back to this short novella, makes me shiver, as Victor has to watch his ‘station’ and not get caught, in scandal, but is caught by this young man Nickky who gives him more than he has ever believed he could have.
Lee you got me with the prologue, the love story was wonderful!!! Thank you for writing this…..Now on to MORE LEE BRAZIL !!!!
Review by Gloria Lakritz
Sr Reviewer and ReviewChair for the Paranormal Romance Guild
I am ashamed to say *hangs head * aside from the two series I mention, I have not read any other stories by this talented author……but that will not be the case now, after I tell you how I adored Less than All; I will be searching for more to read from Lee Brazil!
Reading, or writing for that matter about a romance between two men in the here and now is slowly becoming more acceptable. Imagine how this would be seen in Regency England where waistcoats and Lords and Ladies abound and a man being with another man would break social standards.
Lee Brazil takes young, fair, strikingly handsome Nicholas and introduces a dark, mysterious older Victor, taking them and the reader on an adventure of stolen kisses, steamy encounters in the shadows, and the most beautiful of all love stories.
Just writing this and thinking back to this short novella, makes me shiver, as Victor has to watch his ‘station’ and not get caught, in scandal, but is caught by this young man Nickky who gives him more than he has ever believed he could have.
Lee you got me with the prologue, the love story was wonderful!!! Thank you for writing this…..Now on to MORE LEE BRAZIL !!!!
Review by Gloria Lakritz
Sr Reviewer and ReviewChair for the Paranormal Romance Guild
August 11, 2013
Lee Brazil's Less Than All is a complex tale despite its brevity. Less Than All is a historical gay romance about an older Lord Victor Ware and Nicholas Danville, a school friend of Ware's younger brother, Peter. The novel takes place between 1813 and 1815 in England and much of it focuses on the relationships between the three men.Lord Ware is the eldest son of an aristocratic family bent on maintaining appearances in Ton, while Danville is the youngest brother in a less wealthy family and preparing for the clergy. Neither man seems willing to enter into a romantic relationship despite the fierce attraction between them.
Less Than All opens with an embarrassing and potentially dangerous episode that will send Danville home from the Ware estate in disgrace.When Ware and Danville next meet passionate sparks fly between them. However, this being England during a period when sodomy could lead to imprisonment, if not, death and young lords need to marry and produce heirs, the two are off to a less than perfect start.
Brazil tells the story of Ware and Danville from the perspectives of both men. He reveals Danville's insecurity and fear of losing Ware, as well as Ware's fear of losing a much younger Danville. The characters in Less Than All are very likable. Unfortunately, the plot is a little rough and the conclusion is somewhat abrupt. Despite these shortcomings, reading Less Than All is a nice way to spend an afternoon.
Reviewed by Creative Ink Romance Reviews
Less Than All opens with an embarrassing and potentially dangerous episode that will send Danville home from the Ware estate in disgrace.When Ware and Danville next meet passionate sparks fly between them. However, this being England during a period when sodomy could lead to imprisonment, if not, death and young lords need to marry and produce heirs, the two are off to a less than perfect start.
Brazil tells the story of Ware and Danville from the perspectives of both men. He reveals Danville's insecurity and fear of losing Ware, as well as Ware's fear of losing a much younger Danville. The characters in Less Than All are very likable. Unfortunately, the plot is a little rough and the conclusion is somewhat abrupt. Despite these shortcomings, reading Less Than All is a nice way to spend an afternoon.
Reviewed by Creative Ink Romance Reviews
June 20, 2014
4 star review by Colette.
When Lee Brazil asked for reviewers to read this, I jumped at the chance. I am a big fan and love Regency Romance.
Our story begins with Victor discovering Nicholas in a compromising position with his younger brother, Peter which results with Victor sending Nicholas home. You see, Victor is not immune to Nicky’s charms and is afraid if he remains, Victor won’t be able to resist seducing him.
Fast forward two years – Victor and Nicholas meet up again. Nicholas is back in London to “gain some polish” before entering into the clergy, the only suitable future for a 3rd son. Victor has seen Nicholas around town but has not spoken to him until the morning he finds Nicky in his parlor with his brother Peter and some drunken friends. Victor orders Peter into his study and leaves the room, but instead of Peter joining him in the study, Nicholas follows him in, kisses him and leaves.
For the rest of the story Victor sets out to prove to Nicholas that they can be together without destroying their reputations and ruining their lives. After a final confrontation at an inn and a bit of help from Victor’s cousin, the two lovers are once again together and happy.
I enjoyed this story; I would have liked it to be a little longer so the relationship between Victor and Nicholas could have been fleshed out more and a more definitive ending written.
A copy of this book was provided for reviewing. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews!
When Lee Brazil asked for reviewers to read this, I jumped at the chance. I am a big fan and love Regency Romance.
Our story begins with Victor discovering Nicholas in a compromising position with his younger brother, Peter which results with Victor sending Nicholas home. You see, Victor is not immune to Nicky’s charms and is afraid if he remains, Victor won’t be able to resist seducing him.
Fast forward two years – Victor and Nicholas meet up again. Nicholas is back in London to “gain some polish” before entering into the clergy, the only suitable future for a 3rd son. Victor has seen Nicholas around town but has not spoken to him until the morning he finds Nicky in his parlor with his brother Peter and some drunken friends. Victor orders Peter into his study and leaves the room, but instead of Peter joining him in the study, Nicholas follows him in, kisses him and leaves.
For the rest of the story Victor sets out to prove to Nicholas that they can be together without destroying their reputations and ruining their lives. After a final confrontation at an inn and a bit of help from Victor’s cousin, the two lovers are once again together and happy.
I enjoyed this story; I would have liked it to be a little longer so the relationship between Victor and Nicholas could have been fleshed out more and a more definitive ending written.
A copy of this book was provided for reviewing. Please visit www.lovebytesreviews.com to see this and many more reviews!
June 20, 2014
When Lee Brazil asked for reviewers to read this, I jumped at the chance. I am a big fan and love Regency Romance.
Our story begins with Victor discovering Nicholas in a compromising position with his younger brother, Peter which results with Victor sending Nicholas home. You see, Victor is not immune to Nicky’s charms and is afraid if he remains, Victor won’t be able to resist seducing him.
Read the rest of the review at:
Love Bytes
Our story begins with Victor discovering Nicholas in a compromising position with his younger brother, Peter which results with Victor sending Nicholas home. You see, Victor is not immune to Nicky’s charms and is afraid if he remains, Victor won’t be able to resist seducing him.
Read the rest of the review at:
Love Bytes
July 3, 2012
I'm divided between trying to like this story and disliking it because I simply couldn't stand Victor as a character. He was a pompous ass. Even if I did understand why Victor acted as he did. But even so, this story didn't click for me. Nicky too, is an unattractive character. He secretly plays a lovers game with Victor's brother, Peter, even if he feels attracted to Victor? That simply didn't play well with me. It didn't feel right.
December 15, 2016
NOTE: The author provided this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Even though I'm not much into historical - almost not at all - I do enjoy Lee Brazil's writing and it was certainly no hardship to immerse myself in it. As much as I tend to scorn the 1800's and the Regency era, Nicholas and Victor certainly provided me with plenty of drama and hotness to keep me entertained.
I enjoyed their love story and I really liked the ending! Thank you, Lee!
Even though I'm not much into historical - almost not at all - I do enjoy Lee Brazil's writing and it was certainly no hardship to immerse myself in it. As much as I tend to scorn the 1800's and the Regency era, Nicholas and Victor certainly provided me with plenty of drama and hotness to keep me entertained.
I enjoyed their love story and I really liked the ending! Thank you, Lee!
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December 10, 2022
3.5*
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