Title: Sweet
William
Author: Dianne
Hartsock
Genre: Gay Romance, Historical
Romance
Length: Novella
Publisher:
Wayward
Ink Publishing
Synopsis
William Wilkerson leads the life of the privileged
rich. Head of his father’s shipping business, he indulges to his heart’s
content in the pleasures of the flesh with Boston’s finest young men.
That is, until he reunites with Fredrick: his
former tutor and the one man who captured his heart.
But William’s father has declared Fredrick off
limits. And Fredrick, himself, believes he's beneath the attention of the
Wilkerson heir.
After having lost his current pupil to graduation,
and with no prospects of a replacement, Frederick is homeless, hungry, and easy
pickings for the men on the docks.
When Frederick is shanghaied into service on
William’s own merchant ship, will William discover his plight in time to rescue
him?
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Excerpt
A cough from the innkeeper at the far end of the room caught
their attention. As if recalling his state of undress, William buttoned his
shirt then did up his vest. Fredrick groaned inwardly as he remembered doing
similar service for William after an afternoon spent undressing him.
William gave a brilliant smile as if sharing the memory and
took Fredrick’s hand. “Will you have a drink with me at the club?”
Longing almost overcame discretion, but the barrier of their
positions couldn’t be ignored, by either side. “Forgive me. I’m not dressed
appropriately for your friends.”
William’s beautiful eyes widened as if seeing the frayed
brown suit for the first time. Fredrick’s heart warmed. William had the fine
trait of seeing a man behind his outward trappings. Rank held little interest
for him.
He watched in fascination as a blush tinted William’s
porcelain cheeks. William kept his gaze on their clasped hands, and his words
started an ache in Fredrick’s chest. “Damn convention and society can go to
hell. I’ve missed you, Freddie. I want to see you. Not at the club and not
here.” A flirtatious glance. “Can’t bring scandal to my favorite tutor.”
“It’s better we don’t—”
“Probably.”
They stared at one another and Fredrick bit hard on his lip.
Dearest Lord! William stood before him, everything he desired in life,
intelligent and beautiful. Mine! Fredrick’s heart broke, while agony twisted in
his gut. He had nothing to offer the eldest son of one of New England’s finest
families. He’d known that three years ago. Nothing had changed his
circumstances.
William had always been able to read him, and he set his
pretty lips in a firm line. “I’m in Boston through the week. I want to see you,
Freddie. Please don’t be cruel. Meet me at the pier in two hours.”
“But—”
His protest went unheard. With a flash of anger in his eyes,
William strode past him without another word.
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About the author
DIANNE
HARTSOCK is the author of m/m erotic romance, both contemporary and fantasy,
the psychological thriller, and anything else that comes to mind. Oh, and a
floral designer. If she can’t be writing, at least she has the chance to create
through the rich colors and textures of flowers and foliage to bring a smile to
someone’s face.
Currently,
Dianne lives in the Willamette Valley of Oregon with her incredibly patient
husband, who puts up with the endless hours she spends hunched over the
keyboard letting her characters play.
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