The Gentleman and His Vowsmith
Rebecca Ide
Rated: 3.76 of 5 stars
3.76
· Steam/Spice level: 3 of 5
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· 12 ratings · 464 pages · Published: 15 Apr 2025
A young lord, his intended bride, and his former lover become unlikely allies as they race to solve a deadly conspiracy in this queer historical fantasy of magic, murder, and steamy encounters.
Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesn’t expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his father’s hated rival.
Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serrals’ head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vare—beautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vare—an old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nic’s only defense is false smiles and too much wine.
When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim.
“This debut has it all: flawless spooky gothic vibes, wonderful characters, delightfully messy relationships, and a compelling murder mystery. I loved it to the last page!”—Melissa Caruso, author of The Last Hour Between Worlds
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- queer romance 4
- fantasy 4
- mystery 4
- gay romance 4
- historical 4
- regency 3
- paranormal 3
- magic 3
- suspense 3
- second chances 3
- forced proximity 3
- forbidden love 3
- secret relationship 3
- friends to lovers 2
- sweet/gentle hero 2
- anal sex 2
- class difference 2
- late 20s mmc 2
- nerdy hero 1
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- content warnings
- past child neglect 3
- substance abuse 2
- death / grief 2
- mental illness 2
- mental trauma 2
- geography
- england 1
- europe 1
- british isles 1
- united kingdom 1
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- audiobook
- third person pov 1
