Stars, Brightness, and Kisses Series by K.L. Noone

Blake Thornton -- or, as rumor likes to call him, the Earl of Thorns -- has a secret. Or two. London society knows Blake as an adventurer and traveler. His tales and memoirs have made him a celebrity. But when Blake thinks of home, he thinks of his best friend Ashley Linden, brilliant Oxford scholar of classical poetry -- and the man Blake’s been silently in love with for years... moreBlake Thornton -- or, as rumor likes to call him, the Earl of Thorns -- has a secret. Or two. London society knows Blake as an adventurer and traveler. His tales and memoirs have made him a celebrity. But when Blake thinks of home, he thinks of his best friend Ashley Linden, brilliant Oxford scholar of classical poetry -- and the man Blake’s been silently in love with for years. But Blake’s discovered feelings for someone else as Cameron Fraser, the handsome Scottish doctor he’s met on his travels, who knows him like no one ever has. Blake doesn’t expect to see Cam again, despite how much he’d like to. But when he returns home to find Ashley ill, Blake has a reason to send for Cam, and together, Blake, Ash, and Cam will discover a new adventure. less

Sequel to As Many Stars. Adventurer Blake Thornton, scholar-duke Ashley Linden, and Scottish physician Cameron Fraser are in love. They plan to build a life together. But change comes with complications, as Cam knows all too well. He worries about Ash’s health, after illness. He needs to ensure Blake feels safe and cared-for, especially in bed. He knows his new lovers are an earl and a duke, young and titled and wealthy, all of which Cam isn’t... moreSequel to As Many Stars. Adventurer Blake Thornton, scholar-duke Ashley Linden, and Scottish physician Cameron Fraser are in love. They plan to build a life together. But change comes with complications, as Cam knows all too well. He worries about Ash’s health, after illness. He needs to ensure Blake feels safe and cared-for, especially in bed. He knows his new lovers are an earl and a duke, young and titled and wealthy, all of which Cam isn’t. He’s promised to move in with them, in London, but that means leaving his practice in Edinburgh, his home, full of memories and ghosts. During a fortnight in Edinburgh, Cam will face his doubts, and with Blake and Ash at his side, he’ll learn to believe in happy endings again. less

Life is good for physician Cameron, explorer Blake, and scholar-duke Ashley, or so it seems. They’ve moved in together, Cam’s practice is going well, Blake’s published a new memoir, and Ash is planning to build a library with his inheritance. But that inheritance is exactly Ash’s problem. He never expected to be a duke, with Parliamentary politics and an estate to manage. Ash isn’t even good at household accounts. And he’s got a lecture to give to the Royal Antiquarian Society in a week... moreLife is good for physician Cameron, explorer Blake, and scholar-duke Ashley, or so it seems. They’ve moved in together, Cam’s practice is going well, Blake’s published a new memoir, and Ash is planning to build a library with his inheritance. But that inheritance is exactly Ash’s problem. He never expected to be a duke, with Parliamentary politics and an estate to manage. Ash isn’t even good at household accounts. And he’s got a lecture to give to the Royal Antiquarian Society in a week. He’s trying his best, but he’s overwhelmed, and an upcoming anniversary only adds a reminder of family loss. Ash believes Cam and Blake love him now, but will that still be the case when he finally admits to needing help? less