Well, this was a pleasant surprise. I'd not heard of this author before requesting this book from Netgalley. And when I did some research I found that most of her titles were m/f romance. This is only her second gay romance title. As soon as I finished this book, I purchased her first gay romance title. 

Pros:

• An easy read. I read it all in one sitting. 
• I'm not a history buff of that era but it felt authentic. 
• Bryn, He was adorable. And he never gave up.
• The slow burn of their reacquaintance.
• HEA 
• Lovely epilogue

Cons:

• Con. Whiney. Entitled. I understood the reason, but he was an arse for too long. Especially when it was clear to even the most obtuse that his 'staff' were really pleased to have him back.
• The cover. Hideous. 
• Bryn had two different coloured eyes. Yes. I got that the first 10 times you told me!
• Did I mention the cover?
• I'd have liked Bryn's pov.

There were a couple of errors in the first 15% of the book. A spin when it should have been spine. And Con referring to himself when I think he meant Ross. But I didn't notice any errors after this.

Occasionally things were mentioned that had already been covered and this seemed unintentionally repetitive e.g. the fencing master story. 

I got the impression at the beginning of the story that Ross was also gay. Con mentioned that Ross had been destined for the church but that wouldn't suit his inclinations. But after that at no point did Con confide in Ross or did Ross imply he knew the situation between Con and Bryn, so I assume I misunderstood the author's intentions.

All in all an enjoyable read. 

Well, this was a pleasant surprise. I'd not heard of this author before requesting this book from Netgalley. And when I did some research I found that most of her titles were m/f romance. This is only her second gay romance title. As soon as I finished this book, I purchased her first gay romance title. 

Pros:

• An easy read. I read it all in one sitting. 
• I'm not a history buff of that era but it felt authentic. 
• Bryn, He was adorable. And he never gave up.
• The slow burn of their reacquaintance.
• HEA 
• Lovely epilogue

Cons:

• Con. Whiney. Entitled. I understood the reason, but he was an arse for too long. Especially when it was clear to even the most obtuse that his 'staff' were really pleased to have him back.
• The cover. Hideous. 
• Bryn had two different coloured eyes. Yes. I got that the first 10 times you told me!
• Did I mention the cover?
• I'd have liked Bryn's pov.

There were a couple of errors in the first 15% of the book. A spin when it should have been spine. And Con referring to himself when I think he meant Ross. But I didn't notice any errors after this.

Occasionally things were mentioned that had already been covered and this seemed unintentionally repetitive e.g. the fencing master story. 

I got the impression at the beginning of the story that Ross was also gay. Con mentioned that Ross had been destined for the church but that wouldn't suit his inclinations. But after that at no point did Con confide in Ross or did Ross imply he knew the situation between Con and Bryn, so I assume I misunderstood the author's intentions.

All in all an enjoyable read. 

I really liked this novella. It was a historical romance that did not sacrifice the history for the romance. It was sweet and light without being too fluffy. And best of all, the MC were middle class and working class (artist) - no dukes or earls. 4 stars and I would recommend.

December is chaotic and I am not in the mood for anything meaty or long. So I am keeping to short (under a hundred pages) or finishing up from November's reading slump/romance burn out holdovers. I am 8 books away from meeting my reading challenge of 125 books read. I will also be working on finalizing my reading goals and resolutions this month. I have my top 10 reads of the year and bottom 10 reads of the year posts done. Last month of freedom before heading back to university for another degree.

December 2015 Reading List:

1. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen.

2. Plenty of Time When We Get Home (Love and Recovery in the Aftermath of War) by Kayla Williams

3. Devoted in Death (...In Death #41) by J.D. Robb

4. Home for the Howlidays (Montana Wolves Holiday Novella) by Chloe Cole

5. Lady Catherine's Scandalous Christmas by Maggi Anderson

6. A Christmas Kiss by Jess Michaels

7. Capital Bride by Cynthia Woolf

8. Gentleman of Her Dreams (Ladies of Distinction Novella) by Jen Turano

9. A Bride's Prize by Sandra Schwab

10. Surfer Sailor Lover Spy - Maui (Agent Ex Short Story) by Gina Robinson

11. This Wicked Gift (A Carhart Trilogy Novella) by Courtney Milan

12. Candle's Christmas Chair by Jude Knight

13. Dragon Romance: Rising Inferno by Lucile Wild