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Book Title: Blackmailer’s Delight Author: David Lawrence Publisher: Broadbound Publishing Cover Artist: L1graphics Release Date: February 13, 2024 Genre: Historical M/M Romantic Comedy Tropes: Forbidden love Themes: Understanding that you are not alone in your experiences Heat Rating: 3 flames Length: 81 300 words/282 pages It is a standalone story and does not end on a cliffhanger. Buy Links - Available in Kindle Unlimited 
Three men. Two blackmail notes. One slight misunderstanding. Blurb Every new romance has its ups and downs… Excerpt March 1795 A revolution in France. Food shortages at home. And now a damned tax on wig powder. “This world is going to hell,” said Daniel Thornton to his lover, Clarence, one morning over toast and marmalade. “What is the name of that local sect I was telling you of the other morning? The one predicting the end of the world in the year 1800?” “What?” said the younger man, who had been gazing out the first-floor window of their Westminster townhouse. “Haven’t they all gone to America?” “It was in the paper last week. I distinctly recall telling you about it.” “Oh, you know I don’t listen to anything you say at the breakfast table.” “Don’t you?” “I’m slow to rise, Danny. Once I am awake, I must plan my day; I cannot attend to your little newspaper articles.” Daniel observed his companion for a moment – perhaps the longest moment of his life. This was the end, of course. Not of the world, but for them. For six weeks he had been expecting this, cynic that he was. They were both cynics – and, apart from the sex, he supposed Clarence’s pessimism had been his primary attraction. They saw the world identically. They liked to laugh at things like sects predicting the end of the world in five years. Or they had. If Clarence couldn’t be bothered to listen to him at the breakfast table, if they hadn’t even this anymore, after the misery this man was putting him through, there really was nothing for them. He eyed the orange juice Clarence was sipping lazily. Should he?” They weren’t sleeping together anymore. And this, incredibly, before he had understood why, had actually bonded him to this man. Clarence had made no excuses: “It’s the way of all things, isn’t it? We are simply two old men grown comfortable with each other,” though this was absurd as Clarence was just twenty-six. No man likes being rejected in bed, but Clarence had won him by appearing to join him in their common plight – wasn’t it just the way of this miserable world? “What?” he said, lowering his orange juice to glance over his shoulder. Daniel hadn’t spoken – Clarence must have heard the memory of his words ringing in his companion’s head. Narcissists only listened to hear the echo of their own words. About the Author 
I am the author of two queer historical novels – ‘Hugh: A Hero without a Novel’ and ‘Blue Billy’s Rogue Lexicon’. As a writer, I love taking a deep dive into the social norms and historical events of 18th century England, told with humour and whimsy, while presenting what I hope are compelling and unique coming-of-age tales. A native of the American Southwest, I have spent much of my life in Great Britain, France, and Finland. I now live in the American Northwest – Helena, Montana – with my Finnish partner. Social Media Links Blog/Website and Newsletter Sign-up | Facebook Giveaway Enter the Rafflecopter Giveaway for a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card 
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