Speak Its Name
A Trilogy
by
Charlie Cochrane
Lee Rowan
Erastes
ISBN: 978-0-9797773-6-3
Pages: 202
Synopsis
Three stories, six men and for all of them, a love that dare not Speak Its Name.
Aftermath by Charlie Cochrane
- The time: 1920. The place: Oxford University. Since arriving at the college in the autumn, Edward Easterby has
admired, and desired, popular and dashing Hugo Lamont from afar, never believing he had a chance for friendship—or
more—with the man. Edward uses a chance, unfortunate encounter as a moment for an apology and a tentative
conversation. Hugo, wary and guarded from a previous, unsatisfying liaison, slowly lets his defences down and opens
his heart to the budding relationship between them. Poetic and beautifully written, Aftermath will stay with you
long after Edward and Hugo’s picnic basket has been packed away.
Gentleman’s Gentleman by Lee Rowan
- Lord Robert Scoville seemingly has it all: good looks, intelligence, a successful military career, a title, and the
most devoted manservant anyone could ask for in the form of Jack Darling. Jack would give his life for his lord and
master but dares not breathe a word of the love he feels for the man, lest his advances be rejected. Then, a
clandestine assignment, a train journey, and a double-crossing opens both their eyes to what exists between them.
Against a backdrop of the Alps and Vienna, this intriguing story combines a satisfying blend of clever mystery
along with the romance of a newly-discovered, mature love.
Hard and Fast by Erastes
- Major Geoffrey Chaloner is back from the war, possessed of all his limbs but not a wife, a situation his father is
determined to change. Demure but painfully shy Emily Pelham is presented as the potential bride-to-be. While
Geoffrey finds her pleasant, he discovers he is far more intrigued with her moody and baffling cousin, Adam
Heyward. In the midst of a proper courtship complete with hovering chaperones and parents, Adam manages to awaken
feelings and emotions in Geoffrey that he never knew he possessed. Marked by Erastes’ signature writing style, this
lyrical novella is laced with humor, magnificent descriptions, and a bit of a twist that leaves the reader
satisfied but still wanting more.
Reviews
“Smart, original and engaging... This is not your mother's historical romance!”
- Josh Lanyon, author of the Adrien English Mysteries
“... In my opinion this book is a credit to its genre and I highly recommend it as one that readers would definitely want to have on their bookshelves and will read again and again ...”
- Review by Jessewave
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