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A Song for Mary
Mary Tudor wanted two musicians who could work together. She may have gotten more than she bargained for.
Mary is searching for a new court musician. Henry has the voice of an angel, while Thomas is a brilliant lutist. Both hope to win the position, but neither expects Mary to hire them both and insist that they work together.
Unfortunately, Henry and Thomas can barely stand each other. After weeks of rivalry and tension, Mary has finally had enough. Her solution? Order them to share a cask of strong drink and settle their differences, or risk losing their positions at court.
As the evening wears on and the drink takes effect, the two rivals finally begin to talk. But what begins as an attempt to save their positions leads to something neither expected.
Mary wanted harmony between her musicians. But what happens when that harmony extends well beyond their music and she realizes just how far their collaboration has gone?
Mary is searching for a new court musician. Henry has the voice of an angel, while Thomas is a brilliant lutist. Both hope to win the position, but neither expects Mary to hire them both and insist that they work together.
Unfortunately, Henry and Thomas can barely stand each other. After weeks of rivalry and tension, Mary has finally had enough. Her solution? Order them to share a cask of strong drink and settle their differences, or risk losing their positions at court.
As the evening wears on and the drink takes effect, the two rivals finally begin to talk. But what begins as an attempt to save their positions leads to something neither expected.
Mary wanted harmony between her musicians. But what happens when that harmony extends well beyond their music and she realizes just how far their collaboration has gone?
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2024
About the author
Sam Carnes
9 books7 followersSam Carnes writes stories of love between men across history and legend.
Drawn to the richness of history, mythology, and storytelling, he creates novels and novellas that transport readers to other times and places. From medieval England and ancient Peru to the lost civilization of Atlantis, his stories combine romance, adventure, friendship, and discovery with immersive settings and memorable characters.
As a gay author, representation in literature is important to him. His work seeks to present authentic LGBTQ characters while exploring themes of love, belonging, courage, and human connection across cultures, centuries, and even legendary ages long forgotten. He is also committed to including forms of representation that have often been overlooked in fiction, particularly the experiences and perspectives of men who have not been circumcised. By portraying such characters in positive ways, he hopes to broaden representation in literature and encourage respect for bodily integrity.
Whether writing historical fiction or historical fantasy, Sam's goal is to create stories that transport readers to other times and places through adventures shaped by romance, friendship, discovery, and the enduring search for human connection.
Drawn to the richness of history, mythology, and storytelling, he creates novels and novellas that transport readers to other times and places. From medieval England and ancient Peru to the lost civilization of Atlantis, his stories combine romance, adventure, friendship, and discovery with immersive settings and memorable characters.
As a gay author, representation in literature is important to him. His work seeks to present authentic LGBTQ characters while exploring themes of love, belonging, courage, and human connection across cultures, centuries, and even legendary ages long forgotten. He is also committed to including forms of representation that have often been overlooked in fiction, particularly the experiences and perspectives of men who have not been circumcised. By portraying such characters in positive ways, he hopes to broaden representation in literature and encourage respect for bodily integrity.
Whether writing historical fiction or historical fantasy, Sam's goal is to create stories that transport readers to other times and places through adventures shaped by romance, friendship, discovery, and the enduring search for human connection.
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July 10, 2025
Romp
A nice historical romp! Plenty sex and the writing is erotic. Give us more Sam!!! When did Tudor men wear trousers?
A nice historical romp! Plenty sex and the writing is erotic. Give us more Sam!!! When did Tudor men wear trousers?
August 30, 2024
I felt so invested in the characters and I appreciated that their feud lasted more than a chapter in the beginning before we get to the spicy scenes.
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