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A Minor Inconvenience
Title: A Minor Inconvenience Author: Sarah Granger Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd. Release Date: 14th January, 2014 Genre: M/M Historical Romance
Duty, honor, propriety…all fall in the face of love.
Captain Hugh Fanshawe returned from the Peninsular War with a leg that no longer works properly, thanks to a French musket ball. Now his fight against Napoleon is reduced to quiet, lonely days compiling paperwork at Horse Guards headquarters.
His evenings are spent dutifully escorting his mother and sister to stifling social engagements, where his lameness renders him an object of pity and distaste. But his orderly, restricted life is thrown into sudden disarray with the arrival of Colonel Theo Lindsay.
Theo is everything Hugh is not-a man of physical perfection and easy yet distinguished address. Surprisingly to Hugh, Theo appears to be interested in making his acquaintance. Lindsay turns out to be a most convivial companion, and Hugh finds great pleasure in his company. Their friendship deepens when they become lovers.
In spite of himself, Hugh falls desperately in love. But when a French spy is suspected at Horse Guards, Hugh discovers nothing is as it seems.and the paper he shuffles from day to day could be the instrument of his lover’s death.
Warning: Contains gallant English officers in love, dastardly French spies, skintight pantaloons (sometimes on the floor) and gleaming tasselled Hessians.
Title: A Minor Inconvenience Author: Sarah Granger Genre: Historical Romance Length: Novel (264 pages) Publisher: Samhain Publishing (January 14th 2014) Heat Level: Mild Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥ 3.5Hearts Reviewer: Tams Blurb: Duty, honor, propriety…all fall in the face of love.
Captain Hugh Fanshawe returned from the Peninsular War with a leg that no longer works properly, thanks to a French musket ball. Now his fight against Napoleon is reduced to quiet, lonely days compiling paperwork at Horse Guards headquarters.
His evenings are spent dutifully escorting his mother and sister to stifling social engagements, where his lameness renders him an object of pity and distaste. But his orderly, restricted life is thrown into sudden disarray with the arrival of Colonel Theo Lindsay.
Theo is everything Hugh is not—a man of physical perfection and easy yet distinguished address. Surprisingly to Hugh, Theo appears to be interested in making his acquaintance. Lindsay turns out to be a most convivial companion, and Hugh finds great pleasure in his company. Their friendship deepens when they become lovers.
In spite of himself, Hugh falls desperately in love. But when a French spy is suspected at Horse Guards, Hugh discovers nothing is as it seems…and the paper he shuffles from day to day could be the instrument of his lover’s death.
Product Warnings Contains gallant English officers in love, dastardly French spies, skintight pantaloons (sometimes on the floor) and gleaming tasseled Hessians. Purchase Link: http://store.samhainpublishing.com/minor-inconvenience-p-73184.html Review: If Jane Austen were to write a gay romance novel.
Hugh Fanshawe returned from the war with an injury that ends most days in agony. The former Captain now works as a paper pusher at the Horse Guards headquarters. He takes care of his mother and sister, but he’s essentially lonely and just going through the motions. His life is mundane but comfortable, that is until he meets Theo Lindsay. Colonial Lindsay is every bit the distinguished gentleman, and soon enough Hugh discovers that they share the same interest, each other.
Secrets abound throughout, whether it be Hugh and Theo and their hidden attraction, or the traitor that has blended into their lives. A sweet, gentle and romantic relationship between the two men quickly blossoms. But Theo is hiding a secret, a secret that could tear the budding twosome apart.
What I loved most about this book was the seemingly genuine style from the time period that has been woven throughout this story. The wording, the phrasing, the clothing and the mannerisms are exactly what I think of for the time. There was the constant underlying threat as well, the possibility of Hugh and Theo being discovered. Two men being together intimately at the time was frowned upon and could suffer severe consequences if discovered. And their influential positions only added to the urgency of keeping the romance secret.
The romance aspect thought was a bit lacking for me. While I appreciated the author staying true to the period piece she was writing, I wanted more details instead of hints and innuendos when Hugh and Theo were in the bedroom. Overall the story kept me intrigued and I was anxious to see how it all came together. I think fans of historical romance will be pleased with this one. ** I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through MM Good Book Reviews ** http://www.mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com
Blurb: Ryan Betancourt has got it made: he’s reached the top tier of the tennis world thanks to a wild-card entry to the US Open. Ryan is meeting players he has idolized for years, including his teenage crush, Josh Andrews. But he isn’t ready for the politics and manipulation that come with life at the top.
Josh Andrews is closeted, private, and difficult to get to know. He’s been playing tennis since he could walk, won his first tournament at five, and was sent to Spain at thirteen to attend a tennis academy. Before a knee injury forced him into a year off, he was ranked the number one player in the world. Now he’s back—and intent on winning.
Josh and Ryan first meet at a tournament in Brisbane. Ryan excitedly greets Josh only to be ignored. Crushed, he realizes the golden boy of tennis isn’t all he seems. Only in the team-building environment of training for the Davis Cup does Josh open up enough for them to grow closer. Their developing relationship is everything Ryan ever wanted, and he is blissfully happy. But inevitably they have to play against each other, and everything changes.
Review: I liked this story quite a bit. Well, I’m known to love all stories that include athletes of any sport, but tennis, tennis, oh man I love it. There is something about that sport that drives me crazy and I’m not just referring to the wonderful way the shorts hang on those players body.
Anyhow, I was pleasantly surprised to read this book. It seemed so very in the game and while I’m not the manic fan type that would know all the peculiar names of every move, I did feel as if I was watching a game set out there on the court while reading it.
And the story itself was very interesting, sweet and with a healthy dose of revenge/blood to make me like it even more. Ryan here, who is the narrator of the story, is the “new” guy on the block. After many years of playing tennis, he finally made the top cut and joining the big players. One of those big players is his childhood crush and all-time favorite, Josh Andrews. It’s a dream come true when Ryan spots Josh coming in the field for training, and it’s a dream come crushing down when Josh moves on from Ryan’s meekly “hey Josh” without acknowledging him. So much so that it throws him completely out of balance.
After that first meek attempt and a couple more thrown in for good measure, Ryan makes up his mind that he will not feel bad that the guy he used to worship is not what he thought he is. Until he’s been invited to join the Davis Cup team (yes Josh is part of it) and the two of them not only get along, but become good friends and later… well, more.
It is not easy though maintaining a relationship when you play the top game as Ryan will soon find out. Sharks lurk in dark corners and they attack viciously with the first smell of weakness, distorting and ruining everything in their path.
The book is quite well written. The voice is beautifully naïve and suits Ryan’s youth perfectly. The way he views the game, the joy he finds in it and the way he slowly sees beyond the masks is brilliant. The pair’s relationship was gorgeous and I quite loved it. The fact that it wasn’t all sunshine was a nice addition. The plot had somehow the single-mindedness required in tennis and it easily transported you in the heart of the story. a story that grippes you unexpectedly with the intensity level slowly yet steadily growing and growing until it reached the final point where everything is on the table and all depends on the one final win.
But, what I liked more from this book was the fact that I knew how the story would go, it was transparent that way. Yet, I still got drifted with its flow and delighted with every word I read. A beautiful book, indeed. One I don’t hesitate to recommend to those of you who love athletes thrown in a need-to-work-it romance, where they have to join their forces to win against the bad guy.
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