The Gentleman's Book of Vices

Written by Jess Everlee

Narrated by Tommy Hawthorne

Is their real-life love story doomed to be a tragedy, or can they rewrite the ending?

London, 1883

Finely dressed and finely drunk, Charlie Price is a man dedicated to his vices. Chief among them is his explicit novel collection, though his impending marriage to a woman he can’t love will force his carefully curated collection into hiding.

Before it does, Charlie is determined to have one last hurrah: meeting his favorite author in person.

Miles Montague is more gifted as a smut writer than a shopkeep and uses his royalties to keep his flagging bookstore afloat. So when a cheerful dandy appears out of the mist with Miles's highly secret pen name on his pretty lips, Miles assumes the worst. But Charlie Price is no blackmailer; he’s Miles's biggest fan.

A scribbled signature on a worn book page sets off an affair as scorching as anything Miles has ever written. But Miles is clinging to a troubled past, while Charlie’s future has spun entirely out of his control…

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Book 1: The Gentleman's Book of Vices

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Nov 29, 2022
• ISBN: 9781488217890

Jess Everlee

Jess Everlee writes decadent romance from the Northeast Ohio split-level she shares with her small family of furballs and fellow humans. She holds a B.A. from The Ohio State University, where she studied English and Gender Studies, focusing on Victorian Literature and public health topics. She has a deep love of interesting art, offbeat communities, and admittedly pretentious coffee brewing systems. Find her at www.jesseverlee.com.

Reviews for The Gentleman's Book of Vices

[Noah K · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A fantastic ride from start to finish, I'm stunned with how much I enjoyed this book!

[Andrea Author · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Charlie's life is about to change. Despite his preference for men, he's engaged to a woman whose dowry will settle his debts. Determined to become a devoted husband, he sets about on his last hurrah as a bachelor: tracking down the author of his favorite erotic literature to get his signature. Finding Miles turns his life upside-down as their passionate affair turns to love. In a battle between honor and his very soul, which will Charlie choose?

This is a novel of surprising depth and passion. More than a love story, it's about the struggle to fit in to a rigid society with strict definitions of acceptable behavior. Charlie and Miles are both lovable, sympathetic characters. The strong supporting cast add to the fun.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.