RECENT RELEASE: “An Increasing Entanglement” by Ellie Thomas
RECENT RELEASE
Book Title: An
Increasing Entanglement (An Unlikely Alliance, Book 2)
Author: Ellie
Thomas
Publisher: JMS
Books
Release Date: July 13,
2024
Genre: Historical (Regency) MMM Romance
Tropes: Threesome, Regency, Hurt/Comfort, Class Differences, Interracial,
Opposites Attract
Themes: Kidnapping, Avenging Angel, Orphan, Redemption, Found
Family
Length: 22 293
words
Heat Rating: 4
flames
It is book two in a series of
three.
Book 1 (An Unlikely Alliance)
is available for review
It does not end on a
cliffhanger.
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Can Clem, Abe and
Humphrey sustain their burgeoning romance from outside threats?
And might their
connection blossom into lasting romance?
Blurb
In Regency London, during the Season, after a brief and
steamy courtship, the relationship between threesome Clem, Abe and Humphrey holds
much promise.
But their busy routines and different lifestyles, as a
professional secretary, society gentleman and an official informant to the military, interfere
with their burgeoning romance.
Then sinister forces reappear to threaten their connection
and even the life of one of the trio.
Can these three band together to save the day and keep
each other from peril? And given the chance, might they forge lasting happiness
together?
Excerpt
Abe entered the Ye Olde Cheddar Cheese tavern closer to
eight o’clock than seven. Clem was sitting at their usual table, alone and forlorn. Abe cursed
the informant who had delayed him.
Abe approached, attracting Clem’s notice. His aspect didn’t
brighten. There was no teasing smile of welcome.
Instead, Abe received a chilly glare.
“You came then,” Clem said flatly.
Abe sat opposite his friend and lover. “Can I get you
another drink?”
“If you like.”
Clem’s glacial indifference continued when their gin was
served together with a jug of water.
He said casually, “I was at the Old Red Lion yesterday to find
you’d vacated your room. I thought you might have run out on us.”
He took a swig of barely diluted gin, avoiding Abe’s
eyes.
“I’m sorry, Clem. I should have let you know.”
If they had been in a less public place or one that catered
solely for their kind, Abe would have covered Clem’s hand with his own.
“Yes, well, it’s not like you owe me an explanation.” Clem’s
defensive posture said otherwise.
“Of course I do. It was remiss of me. I have been occupied
with pressing matters, official-like.”
Clem’s body relaxed slightly. Abe hardly made it public that
he was working for Horse Guards, but he had shared that confidence with his lovers. He
eyed Abe warily under long light brown lashes, a distinct pout to his lush mouth.
“You could have sent word to me.”
“Yes, I should have. I see that now. I didn’t mean to hurt
you, Clem.”
“Who said I was hurt?” Clem’s indifferent words were at
odds with his wounded expression.
“Just because I’ve been busy doesn’t mean that I haven’t
been thinking of you. And Humphrey, too. I’ve missed you both.”
“Really?”
“I swear it.”
“Then it’s fortunate that I left a note for Humphrey to meet
us here after he’s dined.” Clem’s narrow jaw clenched combatively.
He’s not letting me off lightly. At least he’s still talking to
me and hasn’t flounced off in a huff, renouncing me forever.
It wasn’t the right moment to argue that either Clem or
Humphrey could have taken the initiative earlier. Abe recognised that Humphrey was too
self-effacing to make the first move. As for Clem, he’d learned the hard way to be sparing
with his trust.
“I’m sorry,” Abe said sincerely. “I’ll say it a hundred times
over if that will make amends.”
Abe was the first to admit that once he got the bit between
his teeth, he could be ruthlessly single-minded. Apart from his mother, he’d never had to
consider anyone’s feelings. Until now.
That must change, he vowed.
“I’ll gladly apologise to Humphrey. I’ve neglected you both.
You know what I’m like when I’m in full cry.”
There was a brief silence as the waiter topped up their
glasses.
“We all have our burdens,” Abe added. “You’re chained to
your desk during the day, I’m no longer my own master and Humphrey has a flock of
relatives to shepherd.”
Clem smiled grudgingly. “Is that an excuse?”
“No, more a recognition of our circumstances. What say
you if we make this our regular rendezvous? This is as good a place as any to meet every few
days. That should avoid any further misunderstandings.”
“I thought you’d left me.”
Clem’s voice was so low that Abe’s strained to catch the
words against the background noise of the narrow tavern.
“I’d never abandon you, Clem. I may have many faults, but
I’m no fool. I would never throw away such a treasure unthinkingly.”
Clem stared in his glass.
“Now I’ve found you and Humphrey,” Abe continued. “I
won’t let go easily unless that’s your will.”
Clem gazed at Abe, his face unreadable. Then he glanced
over Abe’s shoulder.
“You have an opportunity to repeat your abject apology.
Humphrey’s coming this way.”
About the Author
Ellie Thomas lives by the sea.
She comes from a teaching background and goes for long seaside walks where she
daydreams about history. She is a voracious reader, especially about anything historical. She
mainly writes historical gay romance.
Ellie also writes historical erotic romance as L. E.
Thomas.
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