Blackmailer's Delight
By David Lawrence
“Lawrence crafts a romance that rouses, with twists, surprises, and a randy wit.… (a) passionate, uproarious gay romance.” – BookLife Reviews, Publishers Weekly
A misunderstanding ties the fates of three men together in this heartfelt, sensual, and hilarious romantic puzzle. Blackmailer’s Delight is a tale of lives tossed into the air, then reassembled in some unanticipated ways.
England 1795
London gentleman Daniel Thornton has just dumped his philandering lover, Clarence. He moves to Grantham to care for his ailing uncle and nurse a broken heart. The move he hopes will be a fresh start – a place to discover himself and perhaps a new way of seeing the world.
Luke Morley is a draper's son struggling to accept his sexuality. He has withdrawn into a world of fantasy, but with the arrival of Mr. Thronton this private world is shattered. Grantham’s most eligible bachelor is everything Luke has ever dreamed of. After months of silent admiration, he determines to introduce himself.
Re-enter Clarence, who arrives to win back his old lover. When Daniel rejects him again, he is not about to take it lying down…
A blackmail note appears – a demand that Daniel marry one of Luke’s sisters. A demand that he fulfill Luke’s secret desires.
Daniel saw young Mr. Morley leave the note on his mantle.
The note is from Luke.
Isn’t it?
An Age Gap Comedy-of-Errors. Heat Rating: 3 of 5
Readers are captivated by Blackmailer's Delight:
“All the hopes, doubts, pain and sensuality of hidden gay love in the English 18th century fill David Lawrence’s sparkling new novel. He brings it all together in the most unexpected way in this charming, sexy, witty romp.”
– Stephanie Cowell, author of The Boy in the Rain and American Book Award recipient
"Lawrence’s writing was*chef’s kiss*. Great plot, realistic characters, and phenomenal writing. Absolute must-read." – The Book Dragon
“I think the ending was pure perfection and was the only way for everyone to have a happy ending. I also think this was one of the best versions of a misunderstanding/miscommunication trope I have read.”
– Kate, Goodreads Reviewer
"Teeming with well drawn characters from that distant time and with lots of fascinating historical context, the story is nevertheless at its heart about three men whose adventures and misadventures frame the novel and their own relationships." – Briefstalk
"A great LGBTQ love story! I was hooked from the get-go, drawn into the characters' world and needing to know how things worked out for each of them, if there was any possibility of a happy ending." – Stephanie, Amazon Reviewer
“I thoroughly enjoyed Blackmailers Delight. The book speaks to the parts of our souls that are hesitant after the betrayal of a partner. The book plays on the emotions of readers, making us hopeful that Luke and Daniel might find the courage to let love win.” – Eileen, Goodreads Reviewer
A misunderstanding ties the fates of three men together in this heartfelt, sensual, and hilarious romantic puzzle. Blackmailer’s Delight is a tale of lives tossed into the air, then reassembled in some unanticipated ways.
England 1795
London gentleman Daniel Thornton has just dumped his philandering lover, Clarence. He moves to Grantham to care for his ailing uncle and nurse a broken heart. The move he hopes will be a fresh start – a place to discover himself and perhaps a new way of seeing the world.
Luke Morley is a draper's son struggling to accept his sexuality. He has withdrawn into a world of fantasy, but with the arrival of Mr. Thronton this private world is shattered. Grantham’s most eligible bachelor is everything Luke has ever dreamed of. After months of silent admiration, he determines to introduce himself.
Re-enter Clarence, who arrives to win back his old lover. When Daniel rejects him again, he is not about to take it lying down…
A blackmail note appears – a demand that Daniel marry one of Luke’s sisters. A demand that he fulfill Luke’s secret desires.
Daniel saw young Mr. Morley leave the note on his mantle.
The note is from Luke.
Isn’t it?
An Age Gap Comedy-of-Errors. Heat Rating: 3 of 5
Readers are captivated by Blackmailer's Delight:
“All the hopes, doubts, pain and sensuality of hidden gay love in the English 18th century fill David Lawrence’s sparkling new novel. He brings it all together in the most unexpected way in this charming, sexy, witty romp.”
– Stephanie Cowell, author of The Boy in the Rain and American Book Award recipient
"Lawrence’s writing was*chef’s kiss*. Great plot, realistic characters, and phenomenal writing. Absolute must-read." – The Book Dragon
“I think the ending was pure perfection and was the only way for everyone to have a happy ending. I also think this was one of the best versions of a misunderstanding/miscommunication trope I have read.”
– Kate, Goodreads Reviewer
"Teeming with well drawn characters from that distant time and with lots of fascinating historical context, the story is nevertheless at its heart about three men whose adventures and misadventures frame the novel and their own relationships." – Briefstalk
"A great LGBTQ love story! I was hooked from the get-go, drawn into the characters' world and needing to know how things worked out for each of them, if there was any possibility of a happy ending." – Stephanie, Amazon Reviewer
“I thoroughly enjoyed Blackmailers Delight. The book speaks to the parts of our souls that are hesitant after the betrayal of a partner. The book plays on the emotions of readers, making us hopeful that Luke and Daniel might find the courage to let love win.” – Eileen, Goodreads Reviewer
ASIN: B0CN5239WG
Book Length: 320-650 Pages
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