An Uncommon Gentleman: A Regency Gay Romance Short Story

By Gabbi Grey

John
I have served as a sailor in His Majesty’s Royal Navy for the past ten years and had no intention of changing that path. The death of my uncle means I must return to Blackthorne Estate to take up my position as Lord and Master. I’ll step up to do my duty. My dearest wish is that my beloved joins me. When he chooses to accompany me, I set my mind to making him mine—body and soul.
Philip
I have been a sailor for nearly thirty years and never planned to retire until my captain orders it. When my beloved is called to attend to his family’s estate, he asks me to accompany him as a valet. I’m happy to do so as it keeps me close to him. He wants to grow the affection between the two of us, but I feel the need to hold myself apart. In the end, though, I suspect he will win this argument.
An Uncommon Gentleman is an 8k Regency gay romance short story. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Publishdrive
• Release date: Mar 4, 2024
• ISBN: 9781998053247

Gabbi Grey

USA Today Bestselling author Gabbi Grey lives in beautiful British Columbia where her fur baby chin-poo keeps her safe from the nasty neighborhood squirrels. Working for the government by day, she spends her early mornings writing contemporary, gay, sweet, and dark erotic BDSM romances. While she firmly believes in happy endings, she also believes in making her characters suffer before finding their true love. She also writes m/f romances as Gabbi Black and Gabbi Powell.

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An Uncommon Gentleman

A Regency Gay Romance Short Story

Gabbi Grey

Copyright © 2023 Gabbi Grey.

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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination, or are used fictitiously.

References to real people, events, organizations, establishments or locations are intended to provide a sense of authenticity and are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locations, organizations, or persons living or dead is entirely coincidental.

Edits by ELF.

Cover Design by James, GoOnWrite.com

John

I have served as a sailor in His Majesty’s Royal Navy for the past ten years and had no intention of changing that path. The death of my uncle means I must return to Blackthorne Estate to take up my position as Lord and Master. I’ll step up to do my duty. My dearest wish is that my beloved joins me. When he chooses to accompany me, I set my mind to making him mine—body and soul.

Philip

I have been a sailor for nearly thirty years and never planned to retire until my captain orders it. When my beloved is called to attend to his family’s estate, he asks me to accompany him as a valet. I’m happy to do so as it keeps me close to him. He wants to grow the affection between the two of us, but I feel the need to hold myself apart. In the end, though, I suspect he will win this argument.

Dedication

Sharon who shared her love of history

Renae who shared her love of story

ELF who rescued my butt

Wendy for being awesome

Jenny & Andie for the inspiration

Michael Ferraiuolo for being my voice

Contents

1.Chapter One

2.Chapter Two

3.Chapter Three

4.Chapter Four

5.Chapter Five

6.Epilogue

7.Interested in knowing more about Gabbi?

Chapter One

John

Docking in port after a long voyage, most seamen scurried off the vessel like rats abandoning a sinking ship. A few had wives and children awaiting them. A few bought companionship in the ubiquitous brothels. A few were simply weary of the sea and wanted to enjoy solid land for a change.

I wasn’t one of those men.

Having no one waiting, and nothing to return home to, I lingered a bit on the ship while the other men disembarked. As an Able Seaman, I was usually paid out and sent on my way,