The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen

By KJ Charles,

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Bridgerton meets Poldark in this sweeping Regency romance of smugglers, adventure, mystery, and life-changing love from celebrated author KJ Charles.

Abandoned by his father, Gareth Inglis grew up lonely, prickly, and well-used to disappointment. Still, he longs for a connection. When he meets a charming man in a London molly…

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Described as Bridgerton meets Poldark, what more do you need, honestly? Everything about it was perfect.

I loved Joss Doomsday as the capable but vulnerable hero carrying his entire family on his back, and Gareth, the unexpected noble with a lifetime of daddy issues, was his perfect counter-balance. The story was delightful and mysterious, heartfelt and engaging, but most of all, the writing hooked me—the words. I can only describe it as delicious.

The dialogue was so on point I couldn’t help reading the whole thing aloud to myself. I was transfixed and never wanted it to end. It’s…

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