A Gentleman Never Keeps Score
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Cat Sebastian
If you haven’t read Cat Sebastian, what are you waiting for?”—Lorraine Heath, New York Times bestselling author Once beloved by London's fashionable elite, Hartley Sedgwick has become a recluse after a spate of salacious gossip exposed his most-private secrets. Rarely venturing from the house whose inheritance is a daily reminder of his downfall, he’s captivated by the exceedingly handsome man who seeks to rob him.Since retiring from the boxing ring, Sam Fox has made his pub, The Bell, into a haven for those in his Free Black community. But when his best friend Kate implores him to find and destroy a scandalously revealing painting of her, he agrees. Sam would do anything to protect those he loves, even if it means stealing from a wealthy gentleman. But when he encounters Hartley, he soon finds himself wanting to steal more than just a painting from the lovely, lonely man—he wants to steal his heart.
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Author
Cat Sebastian
Pages
320
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2018-07-10
ISBN
006282063X 9780062820631
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"How refreshing to read a historical romance that deals with sexual assault and doesn’t deem the victim irreparably damaged goods. This is quite possibly the kindest book I’ve ever read that dealt with Very Big Topics™️ so gently, and yet so honestly."
Carolyn V
"This book was good but it didn't WOW me.<br/>The underlying theme of the sexual assault was definitely a good conflict between the characters - it turned this book into a slow-burn for reasons outside of why a normal slow-burn would occur.<br/>Sam is definitely a flawed character in that he feels like he has to "prove himself" by building up the Bell and, like Hartley, he doesn't want someone else to define how he does that.<br/><br/>I liked how Hartley kind of collected his "Island of Misfit Toys" and made them part of his family, outside of his blood family, who he ostracized in the beginning of the book but brought into the fold by the end of the book. He also tangentialized with Sam's family by being extremely close to his sister, Kate, and by association, Sam's brother Nick (who was in love with Kate). It was great to have him finally find the paintings at the end of the book, after he learned to accept everyone's love and found a way to be both brother, friend, godfather, humanitarian and lover. The scene where Hartley & Sam are able to make peace with Hartley's past was very heart-warming."
Amanda Gayhart
"Very intense love story, that I hope continues. First book I've seen a passionate non stereotypical gay interracial relationship, and I couldn't put the book down. I repeat, I hope the author makes a part two to Hartley and Sam's story"
Zak Butler