All the Honorable St. John Ashford ever wanted was his father’s love, but if he can’t have that, he’ll settle for being noticed. In an effort to do that, St. John sets his sights on Andrew Dorincourt, a man for whom the Viscount has nothing but disdain. Surely this will draw his father’s attention?  Unfortunately, while Andrew seems willing to date him, he appears entirely disinterested in anything else. St. John knows it’s just a matter of time before all his plans going up in smoke, especially when Andrew becomes attracted to an exotic young man he rescued from Malossini’s House of Oddities.<br><br>Robin Dorincourt is something of a playboy who enjoys nothing so much as flitting from one boyfriend to another. He doesn’t poach, though, and when he finds himself attracted to St. John Ashford, he does what he can to keep a healthy distance between them, using taunts and teasing. It’s difficult, until he realizes his brother is in love with someone else. Robin’s path toward St. John is clear, and he makes his move.<br><br>But is his path as clear as he imagines? St. John might be as attracted to Robin as Robin is to him, but he’ll be damned if he allows himself to be passed from one brother to the other as if he’s nothing more than a poor second choice. Now it remains is for Robin to persuade St. John he’s no one’s second choice.

More, by All Mores

A thought occurred to me. “Why is it you never call my brother Thom Tre?”


He looked away. “No one invited me to.”


I ground my teeth together. “I’m inviting you to.”


“Oh, very well. How will Tre view this?”


“He’ll be fine with it. Look, Singe. We stand by each other in this family, and as I said, you’re part of the family now.”


There was a light clearing of a throat, and I jumped. I’d completely forgotten Tanner was with us. “Well, if you’ve no objection, I’d like to be there also,” he volunteered. “I always liked you, St John. I hope I—”


“Nothing.” Dull colour swept up his cheeks, and he coughed. “Sorry. I must be off.” He stood and rested his hand lightly on my lover’s shoulder. “I’m sorry to have been the bearer of such sad tidings, but I know I’m leaving you in good hands.”


“I do appreciate your taking the time to tell me this in person.”


Chapter 50