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Length: 32,000 words approx.
Publisher: JMS Books
Blurb
Sebastian Farrah knows the only useful thing he can do with his life is join Wellington’s army. He has tried everything else and failed. He agrees to his brother’s ridiculous request to spend a month in the country because it is the only way his brother will agree to purchase him a commission.
Charles and Sebastian clash but quickly form a bond that deepens into much more. However, they are running out of time. Charles begs Sebastian to stay, but Sebastian knows to do so he will be forced to reveal what it is that stopped him from succeeding in everything. The shameful secret he carries from the schoolroom.
Excerpt
Coulson arrived with the tea tray and Charles smiled as he realised Farrah had lost that slightly frantic look he’d had on realising there was no port or brandy on his arrival. When Coulson had retreated, Charles raised his cup in a toast.
“Congratulations on another sterling week Mr Farrah.”
Farrah laughed and raised his cup in response. “Congratulations on putting up with me for another week. You deserve a medal, Captain Hawkins.”
“Nonsense. No medals required.”
Farrah tilted his head on one side and observed him. “You really are the best of men. I know I’m not easy to have around. Too loud, too ... much.” He laughed again.
And there he went again. He really seemed to believe that his company would not be valued. That he would be some sort of burden. Charles was stunned when he realised that in that moment he wanted nothing more than to take him in his arms and tell him in no uncertain terms that having him in the house was no hardship, and not only that, he discovered he wanted to hunt down the people who had told him that he was a burden, or a nuisance, and hurt them. It was a disconcerting.
He had to fight to retain his composure and answer in kind. “Piffle. You’ve brightened the place up no end. Once you’d sobered up, that is.” He kept his tone light, but his heart was thumping.
“Really?”
For a big, handsome, seemingly confident man sometimes there was a hint of such wistfulness about him, and it was there full force in that softly spoken word. It was filled with such fragile hope it hurt something inside Charles.
“Really.” Charles spoke softly and something in Farrah brightened. “Now, stop fishing for compliments and tell me what the plan for tomorrow is.” He had to resume his usual brisk tone because if he didn’t, he would have ... Charles' heart stopped in his chest. Oh God. Oh God.
He wanted to kiss him.
Carra's Review
It’s no secret that when it comes to historical M/M romance that I always approach books in this genre with hesitation. I always want a happy ending without the characters having to hide who they are for fear of persecution or even death, so stories set in the past can be hard to get right without them remaining true to the time period. Promises is a great example of a historical M/M story not only done right, but also set up so I wasn’t stressing out while reading about the characters thanks to the more rural setting and a cast of characters who know the score.
My heart went out to Sebastian—it’s one thing to be at a disadvantage in one’s life, but for Sebastian his issue being in a historical setting makes it even worse. If he were living in modern times, it most likely would have been easily recognized that he needed help; but in this historical setting, that’s not the case which makes his life that much harder…and more frustrating. Charles has his own difficulties brought on by his time serving in the Napoleonic Wars—again, were he a contemporary character things would be much different.
Charles and Sebastian might seem like an unlikely pair, but as they grow closer during Sebastian’s stay at Charles’s home, it becomes obvious that the two are an excellent match. I thought they were really good together—and not just because of their physical chemistry (which was pretty darn hot!).
If you like historical M/M romances where you don’t have to constantly be worried about the characters being found out, Promises fits the bill while delivering a story that is satisfying, sometimes sweet, and sometimes steamy. This one was a 4.5-star read for me; Ruby Moone does a great job with historical M/M romance and Promises will definitely be a re-read for me in the future. This book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.
About the Author
My name is Ruby Moone and I love books. All kinds of books. My weakness is for romance, and that can be any kind, but I am particularly fond of historical and paranormal. I decided to write gay romance after reading some fantastic books and falling in love with the genre, so am really thrilled to have my work published here. The day job takes up a lot of my time, but every other spare moment finds me writing or reading. I live in the north west of England with my husband who thinks that I live in two worlds. The real world and in the world in my head...he probably has a point!
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