Series: The Brotherhood, #7
Traits & Tropes: opposites attract; road trip
Genre/Setting: Historical; Victorian, m/m
Publication Date: 01.08.21
Heat Level: 4/5
Rating: 4/5
As a Member of Parliament, Edward Archibald does everything he can to avoid scandal and prevent bringing notice to himself. He is especially afraid of having his inclinations discovered. His name has remained untainted by any scandal until his brother runs off with his mistress, a married duchess, and kidnaps the duke’s son in the process. As a member of the Brotherhood and someone the duke can trust, Edward is enlisted to help by trying to contact and locate his wayward brother. Edward is happy to help but also terrified since this endeavor means he’ll be thrown into close quarters with Martin Piper, the actor he fancies.
Martin Piper is known for his affability and seeks to enjoy life to the fullest. His constant smiles combined with his clumsiness mean he always draws attention, frustrating the uptight politician. Though he knows the mission, Martin can’t help but set an additional goal for himself, to bring Edward out of his shell and address the immediate attraction he feels. But with their original mission going haywire and their polar opposite views on love and desire, this mismatched pair may be driven apart by the very mission that brought them together.
I think this is my favorite of the series so far. Edward’s fears and crushing anxieties were frustrating, but oh so relatable. I loved that these two both had insecurities to work through and that made them endearing. The fact they each had to work through some personal issues to make a viable relationship, despite their nearly immediate and strong feelings for one another, made them a believable pair that I could root for. We also are finally making some progress in recovering Blake’s son that will hopefully continue toward resolution in the next book and I’m enjoying all the staunch friendships which were so prominently on display here.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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