Oliver & Jack Series by Christina E. Pilz, Jackie North

In 1846 London, respectable young men do not fall for street thieves. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger.Oliver Twist has one desire: to own a bookshop and live a simple, middle-class life, far away from his workhouse-shadowed past. One thing stands in his way: Jack Dawkins--The Artful Dodger--who's just returned to London and is looking for Fagin’s old gang... moreIn 1846 London, respectable young men do not fall for street thieves. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger.Oliver Twist has one desire: to own a bookshop and live a simple, middle-class life, far away from his workhouse-shadowed past. One thing stands in his way: Jack Dawkins--The Artful Dodger--who's just returned to London and is looking for Fagin’s old gang.Jack's visits cause Oliver nothing but trouble, but he finds himself drawn, time and again, to their shared past, Jack's unguarded honesty, and those bright, green eyes.Oliver craves respectability, which he won’t find with a forbidden love. Can Jack convince Oliver that having one doesn't mean losing the other?A gay, m/m Victorian-era romance with grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort, opposites attract, emotional scars, and pure, sweet love. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less

An orphan and his street thief companion flee London’s now-dangerous streets and the threat of the hangman’s noose. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger. After Oliver commits murder to protect Jack, they head south to Lyme Regis. Along the way, Jack becomes ill, and Oliver is forced to gut fish to pay the doctor’s bills... moreAn orphan and his street thief companion flee London’s now-dangerous streets and the threat of the hangman’s noose. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger. After Oliver commits murder to protect Jack, they head south to Lyme Regis. Along the way, Jack becomes ill, and Oliver is forced to gut fish to pay the doctor’s bills. Oliver tries to balance his desire for respectability with his growing love for Jack, while Jack balks against the conventions of society and wants to ply his trade. In spite of their personal struggles, and in the face of dire circumstances, they discover the depth of their love for each other—but can their love survive? A gay, m/m Victorian-era romance with grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort, opposites attract, emotional scars, and pure, sweet love. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less

An orphan and his street thief companion are confined inside a workhouse to await judgement for a crime they did not commit. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger. After a blissful seaside interlude, Oliver and Jack are arrested for theft and sent to Axminster Workhouse. They are put in the less-than-tender care of Workmaster Chalenheim, who controls the work they do, the food they eat, and the punishments they must endure... moreAn orphan and his street thief companion are confined inside a workhouse to await judgement for a crime they did not commit. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger. After a blissful seaside interlude, Oliver and Jack are arrested for theft and sent to Axminster Workhouse. They are put in the less-than-tender care of Workmaster Chalenheim, who controls the work they do, the food they eat, and the punishments they must endure. Oliver struggles with the shame of being in a place he thought he’d left behind long ago. Meanwhile, Jack is confronted by a predator who tests the limits of Jack’s love for Oliver. They must escape the workhouse before they succumb to the harsh conditions or are separated by the hangman’s noose, whichever comes first. A gay, m/m Victorian-era romance with grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort, opposites attract, emotional scars, and pure, sweet love. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less

An orphan and his street thief companion escape the workhouse and journey through England in search of family and hearthfire. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger. After escaping Axminster Workhouse, Oliver and Jack travel by coach to visit Jack’s family, and then to Chertsey, to visit Oliver’s. But families can be cruel, and the lads’ quest for connection leads to disappointment... moreAn orphan and his street thief companion escape the workhouse and journey through England in search of family and hearthfire. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger. After escaping Axminster Workhouse, Oliver and Jack travel by coach to visit Jack’s family, and then to Chertsey, to visit Oliver’s. But families can be cruel, and the lads’ quest for connection leads to disappointment. Exploring taverns and river bends along the way, Oliver desires a home for both him and Jack. However Jack knows Oliver is the only home he’ll ever need. When the pressures of propriety and rigid social rules threaten to divide them, and even the slightest act of affection between them could get them arrested, can their love endure? A gay, m/m Victorian-era romance with grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort, opposites attract, emotional scars, and pure, sweet love. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less

An orphan and his street thief companion return to London, where their love is tested beyond endurance. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger. Rejected by their families, Oliver and Jack brave the dangers they left behind and take residence at the Three Cripples... moreAn orphan and his street thief companion return to London, where their love is tested beyond endurance. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger. Rejected by their families, Oliver and Jack brave the dangers they left behind and take residence at the Three Cripples. Their shared bedsit is small and riddled with bed bugs, but what does that matter when there is always cool beer on tap and the diversions of London are spread out before them? Jack picks pockets while Oliver works in the tavern, struggling against the endless tide of dirt and the loss of everything he thought he stood for. Amidst their happiness and future plans, Chalenheim kidnaps them, assaults Jack, and leaves them both for dead. Will Oliver and Jack’s love for each other prove stronger than hate? A gay, m/m Victorian-era romance with grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort, opposites attract, emotional scars, and pure, sweet love. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less

An orphan and his street thief companion attempt to rebuild their shattered lives amidst the bustling streets of London, where shadows can hold secrets too horrible to describe. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger. As Jack recovers from the Chalenheim’s assault, he is unable to express his love for Oliver with any intimacy... moreAn orphan and his street thief companion attempt to rebuild their shattered lives amidst the bustling streets of London, where shadows can hold secrets too horrible to describe. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger. As Jack recovers from the Chalenheim’s assault, he is unable to express his love for Oliver with any intimacy. Oliver, meanwhile, rescues Finley from Axminster Workhouse, and returns to London full of love for Jack and the desire to do whatever is necessary to help Jack recover his dignity and his passion. Chalenheim is still on the loose, waiting for another chance at Jack and Finley, which soon comes. Though they escape almost unscathed, Oliver vows to rid the world of the man who would dare lay hands upon his beloved Jack. A gay, m/m Victorian-era romance with grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort, opposites attract, emotional scars, and pure, sweet love. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. less