His Client

After finishing this book, I will say that I definitely need to check out more of Ms March's books, as I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I just spent the last few minutes buying a bunch of her ebooks on Amazon for that very reason.

The plot is very familiar. Guy can't have the guy he wants, so he goes to a male prostitute instead, the prostitute falls for him. Everyone is unhappy. The prostitute leaves, the guy realizes the prostitute is who he wants, happy ending all around.

But the story goes well beyond that simple plot. The characters are real in a way you don't often see in this kind of m/m romance, and thought is given to the timing of the story as well. Though it has a happy ending, both men are quite aware of the realities of pre-Victorian England, and what could happen to them should their preferences be known.

Jasper and Nate themselves are men you can feel empathy for, and want to, despite how stupid they both can be. Jasper even manages to walk away, despite his feelings, because he knows it's for the best. And perhaps it is, because it gives Nate the chance to understand just what Jasper's come to mean to him.

Definitely one for M/M fans, particularly those who like Regency or Victorian romance.