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Gothic Romance
"It was pitch black outside, the only light came from the lantern at the front of the coach, bobbing crazily over the road. Wild gusts of wind threatened to tip them over every so often and the coachman gripped the reins even more tightly, swearing under his breath. Rain beat frantically against the windows as Jonathan peered out, hoping to catch a glimpse of Castle Blackstone, the place that would be his home for the next six years..."
When Jonathan Winters accepts a post as tutor to the only son of Lord D’Anvers, he looks forward to sharing his love of learning with his young pupil. Not even arriving at Castle Blackstone in the middle of a thunderstorm can dampen his enthusiasm, nor the fact that the wing above his head is forbidden.
Absorbed with Evelyn’s education, Jonathan is completely unprepared to find himself the object of Lord D’Anvers’ attentions.
Until D’Anvers kisses him...
A Gay Historical Romance
When Jonathan Winters accepts a post as tutor to the only son of Lord D’Anvers, he looks forward to sharing his love of learning with his young pupil. Not even arriving at Castle Blackstone in the middle of a thunderstorm can dampen his enthusiasm, nor the fact that the wing above his head is forbidden.
Absorbed with Evelyn’s education, Jonathan is completely unprepared to find himself the object of Lord D’Anvers’ attentions.
Until D’Anvers kisses him...
A Gay Historical Romance
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 27, 2016
6 people are currently reading
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About the author
L.V. Lloyd
20 books26 followersAfter thirty years of working with the unemployed, coping with threats, tears and broken lives (and these were only from fellow staff), LV Lloyd decided it was time to make her escape. And what better place to go than the world of m/m romance? She started writing Dangerous Tension, her first ebook in the Aurigan Space Saga, years ago, but put it aside due to work and family commitments.
In 2012, she dusted off the foolscap pages stored under her bed, finished the story and turned it into a book. Since then, she has written six more ebooks in the Aurigan Space Saga series, and numerous short stories.
Gothic Romance is her first venture into a new genre, Historical Romance.
LV Lloyd lives in Adelaide, Australia, with her family and two cats. In her spare time she enjoys fishing and visiting the many local wineries.
You can visit her at www.lvlloyd.com
All my stories have some m x m action but none of them are rated "18+"
In 2012, she dusted off the foolscap pages stored under her bed, finished the story and turned it into a book. Since then, she has written six more ebooks in the Aurigan Space Saga series, and numerous short stories.
Gothic Romance is her first venture into a new genre, Historical Romance.
LV Lloyd lives in Adelaide, Australia, with her family and two cats. In her spare time she enjoys fishing and visiting the many local wineries.
You can visit her at www.lvlloyd.com
All my stories have some m x m action but none of them are rated "18+"
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August 13, 2016
Original Blog Post: Review: Gothic Romance by L.V. #Gay #Historical #Romance
Review by: multitaskingmomma
My Rating: 4 of 4 Stars
(Based on Short&Light Read Category)
One of my favorite authors of all time was Barbara Cartland. Four of her books were later adapted into TV movies and one of them, Duel of Hearts, fascinated me with its Gothic theme. This is the book that came to mind when I started reading Gothic Romance.
L.V. Lloyd managed to take me back to my BC days and it made my heart sing, somewhat, for I do love these types of books where the only thing I get out of it are painful facial muscles from all the grinning and smiling all throughout the read. This is pure romance and I don't care that there's no angst despite its plot.
When Jonathan steps into Castle Blackstone, his main concern was for Evelyn, the young heir's education.
Now, before I continue, yes, Evelyn is a masculine name...
Evelyn is a secluded boy, and in the course of it, is pale and not all that healthy, imo. I mean, those days and conditions, it should be cold, damp and yes, cold. So Jonathan not only steps in for his education, he introduces the boy to his love of horse riding which, of course, Evelyn takes to like a duck to water... or boy to horse. In the course of changing the young boy's life - mentally, physically and emotionally, Jonathan also manages to influence the boy's father.
Now, about Lord D’Anvers. This is where the Gothic of this Gothic romance comes in. He's a mysterious man whose secrets are too many and placed under layers upon layers of more secrets. When he bends to kiss Jonathan, oh my word, he's Lord Vane reincarnate *sigh*
Thing is, what made my face muscles freeze in perpetual smiles, this is an M/M romance set to the style of Catland and so gave me my dream to finally be realized. What more could I ask for?
Does it show how I'm fangirling this story to the max? Oh, and note to author: can I ask for more of this? Pretty please?
Review by: multitaskingmomma
My Rating: 4 of 4 Stars
(Based on Short&Light Read Category)
One of my favorite authors of all time was Barbara Cartland. Four of her books were later adapted into TV movies and one of them, Duel of Hearts, fascinated me with its Gothic theme. This is the book that came to mind when I started reading Gothic Romance.
L.V. Lloyd managed to take me back to my BC days and it made my heart sing, somewhat, for I do love these types of books where the only thing I get out of it are painful facial muscles from all the grinning and smiling all throughout the read. This is pure romance and I don't care that there's no angst despite its plot.
When Jonathan steps into Castle Blackstone, his main concern was for Evelyn, the young heir's education.
Now, before I continue, yes, Evelyn is a masculine name...
Evelyn is a secluded boy, and in the course of it, is pale and not all that healthy, imo. I mean, those days and conditions, it should be cold, damp and yes, cold. So Jonathan not only steps in for his education, he introduces the boy to his love of horse riding which, of course, Evelyn takes to like a duck to water... or boy to horse. In the course of changing the young boy's life - mentally, physically and emotionally, Jonathan also manages to influence the boy's father.
Now, about Lord D’Anvers. This is where the Gothic of this Gothic romance comes in. He's a mysterious man whose secrets are too many and placed under layers upon layers of more secrets. When he bends to kiss Jonathan, oh my word, he's Lord Vane reincarnate *sigh*
Thing is, what made my face muscles freeze in perpetual smiles, this is an M/M romance set to the style of Catland and so gave me my dream to finally be realized. What more could I ask for?
Does it show how I'm fangirling this story to the max? Oh, and note to author: can I ask for more of this? Pretty please?
August 20, 2016
Gothic Romance is an enjoyable and suspenseful short read. There's plenty of mystery and I loved the portrayal of the main characters. A few grammar quirks, but nothing major. Otherwise the prose is very readable. Worth a read to while away an hour. I should note that the prose does dip into third person omniscient at times. That never bothered me as it was always clear who was thinking what when, but readers who dislike this POV may want to be prepared.
I received this book as a free review copy from the author.
I received this book as a free review copy from the author.
September 5, 2019
I’m pretty sure I would not call this a romance. Sebastian (Lord D’Anvers) was borderline sexual predator as he initially tried to force himself onto Jonathan. Then the whole masquerade episode was just creepy. I can understand the secrecy, considering the times, but the implication of there being youngsters coerced into being there further accentuated the predatory nature attributed to these gay men. Although Jonathan decides to explore some of his newfound feelings for Sebastian, after being rescued from Lord Silverwood’s clutches, it still didn’t make this a romance.
December 20, 2017
Very very classical gothic style. Lots of stormy nights, suspense and mystery. Jonathan was a perfect character for this gothic romance, but for some reason I never came to like the Lord D’Anvers. He just struck me as lecher and a rake.
March 13, 2018
I decided to read this on a whim - I have a free trial month on scribd, and I was mindlessly browsing their selection, and came across this book. It's only 92 pages - a quick and light read - and the fact that the title is "Gothic Romance" (which is stuck on my mind since I've watched countless Crimson Peak interviews with Tom Hiddleston where he says those two words probably 100x times) I decided to read it.
First I thought it was ok at the same time I was a bit put off and scared that it was going to turn out to be a erotica of sorts, which I'm not a fan off, but it turned out to not be that, so I kept reading it. And it was ok, entertaining and so, but I will probably not read it again.
(btw. I REALLY liked Sebastian!!)
First I thought it was ok at the same time I was a bit put off and scared that it was going to turn out to be a erotica of sorts, which I'm not a fan off, but it turned out to not be that, so I kept reading it. And it was ok, entertaining and so, but I will probably not read it again.
(btw. I REALLY liked Sebastian!!)
December 2, 2019
I've reread this many times over on Wattpad. Definitely a good book for some quick reading. The MC is really likable however, the love interest is kinda an asshole.
July 31, 2022
It was really a fun read with great writing and funny characters. Gothic romance for the win
July 30, 2016
Gothic Romance is a very short novel and frankly it is really more like a short story. I would suggest it being paired with another, similar in length type of story as it ended all too quickly.
The characters are good, although they are somewhat archetypal. The cold, unfeeling lord who is a sort of cross between Heathcliff and Mr. Rochester. The naive young tutor who is a male Jane Eyre but also a bit like Jonathan Harker. The sickly boy, much like Colin Craven in The Secret Garden. The servants are barely known and scarcely mentioned, but this is not their story.
The only other characters which are of note are Silverwood, a kind of Bill Sykes character, and Fredericka, who is really not comparable to anyone. Truth is, I wanted more of Fredericka, a character who could have a truly fascinating backstory or even future. If the story was instead paired with another short, it would be great if it was about Fredericka.
The point of view varies and was sometimes a little difficult to follow. I would suggest clearer breaks between the POV jumps, just to keep the reader from getting at all confused.
And I still want to read more about Fredericka! That's a good, unique character who deserves more of the spotlight.
The characters are good, although they are somewhat archetypal. The cold, unfeeling lord who is a sort of cross between Heathcliff and Mr. Rochester. The naive young tutor who is a male Jane Eyre but also a bit like Jonathan Harker. The sickly boy, much like Colin Craven in The Secret Garden. The servants are barely known and scarcely mentioned, but this is not their story.
The only other characters which are of note are Silverwood, a kind of Bill Sykes character, and Fredericka, who is really not comparable to anyone. Truth is, I wanted more of Fredericka, a character who could have a truly fascinating backstory or even future. If the story was instead paired with another short, it would be great if it was about Fredericka.
The point of view varies and was sometimes a little difficult to follow. I would suggest clearer breaks between the POV jumps, just to keep the reader from getting at all confused.
And I still want to read more about Fredericka! That's a good, unique character who deserves more of the spotlight.
July 31, 2016
Overall I really liked this Gothic Regency "à la Jane Eyre" tale and in so short a story there's a lot going on but what I didn't like is the rather abrupt ending in the middle of a scene ...!!!!
December 10, 2020
Good book. I really enjoyed it. At the start it was much like a bit of Jane Eyre, Dracula, The Turn of the Screw, and Gaywyck. It is definitely the typical gothic romance, but also very much an M/M romance. If you like gothic or M/M romance, you'd like it.
September 25, 2016
Hope to add a short review soon.
November 6, 2016
Thought this was an enjoyable read; maybe a little short but captured my interest. Reminiscent of Jane Eyre, but commendable, I thought.
November 19, 2016
After the premise and beginning I hoped for something significantly better than... that.
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