The Savages of Falcote Series by Ally Hastings

Freddie knows he shouldn’t have done it. Even by his standards, seducing a bridegroom on his wedding day is wildly irresponsible. All he can do now is pray that it will be put down to drink and not be referred to again. Except… He just can’t put the bridegroom out of his head. It’s been months now, and there is no getting around it: he, Frederick Stanley, footloose and fancy free, has fallen for the worst possible person.George just wants to do the right thing... moreFreddie knows he shouldn’t have done it. Even by his standards, seducing a bridegroom on his wedding day is wildly irresponsible. All he can do now is pray that it will be put down to drink and not be referred to again. Except… He just can’t put the bridegroom out of his head. It’s been months now, and there is no getting around it: he, Frederick Stanley, footloose and fancy free, has fallen for the worst possible person.George just wants to do the right thing. That is why he has married the woman who seduced him, even though he is not at all sure that this seduction business agrees with him. And now it has happened again… This time, though, there is no accepted course of action available to him. He’ll just have to hope that it will be put down to wedding nerves and soon be forgotten. But it’s been months now, and he is still thinking about the man.When Freddie and George unexpectedly find themselves staying at the same house at Christmas, they begin to see that perhaps things are not as hopeless as all that. In fact, it’s just about possible that they both get it right this time around. less

Freddie knows he shouldn’t have done it. Even by his standards, seducing a bridegroom on his wedding day is wildly irresponsible. All he can do now is pray that it will be put down to drink and not be referred to again. Except… He just can’t put the bridegroom out of his head. It’s been months now, and there is no getting around it: he, Frederick Stanley, footloose and fancy free, has fallen for the worst possible person.George just wants to do the right thing... moreFreddie knows he shouldn’t have done it. Even by his standards, seducing a bridegroom on his wedding day is wildly irresponsible. All he can do now is pray that it will be put down to drink and not be referred to again. Except… He just can’t put the bridegroom out of his head. It’s been months now, and there is no getting around it: he, Frederick Stanley, footloose and fancy free, has fallen for the worst possible person.George just wants to do the right thing. That is why he has married the woman who seduced him, even though he is not at all sure that this seduction business agrees with him. And now it has happened again… This time, though, there is no accepted course of action available to him. He’ll just have to hope that it will be put down to wedding nerves and soon be forgotten. But it’s been months now, and he is still thinking about the man.When Freddie and George unexpectedly find themselves staying at the same house at Christmas, they begin to see that perhaps things are not as hopeless as all that. In fact, it’s just about possible that they both get it right this time around. less

Richard Savage is used to scrutiny. As the illegitimate son of the Marquess of Dorset he can be sure that the eyes of society are always upon him, and it is second nature to him to make sure his behaviour is never less than impeccable. He pays his debts, he never drinks to excess, and he doesn’t quarrel – certainly not with his family... moreRichard Savage is used to scrutiny. As the illegitimate son of the Marquess of Dorset he can be sure that the eyes of society are always upon him, and it is second nature to him to make sure his behaviour is never less than impeccable. He pays his debts, he never drinks to excess, and he doesn’t quarrel – certainly not with his family. The only gossipworthy things Richard allows himself are his friendship with Fleetwood, the radical scholar, and the occasional visit to an extremely discreet gentlemen’s club called Greene’s.No one ever pays much attention to Lucas Greville. His brother manages the estate, his mother is preoccupied with finding husbands for his sisters and the cousin who promised to show him around London abandoned him at the first opportunity. He is not an attractive match for girls on the lookout for a title or a fortune, and he fully expects to spend his first season in cheerful anonymity.When Richard rescues Lucas from an unpleasant situation at Greene’s it is the start of an entirely proper friendship, and neither of them is looking for more. But then a stray word from his new acquaintance sheds light on the great mystery of Richard’s life. Can Lucas help him discover the circumstances of his birth? And will the resulting upheaval help or hinder their growing affection for each other? less