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Available
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Publication
Seventh Window Publications (2006), Paperback, 194 pages
Description
Turmoil erupts when Dean Smith, Earl of Carwick, is tricked into being discovered in the company of Rob, a handsome male prostitute. Now Dean needs to repair his broken engagement to a wealthy heiress. A gay male romance with all sorts of plot twists and turns from the author of PRICE OF TEMPTATION.
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LibraryThing member Zehavit_Lamasu
A DISCREET YOUNG GENTLEMAN has two elements which as far as this simple fan-girl is concerned make a story instantly brilliant: The first is a whore and the second is lots of freckles.
Our protagonist is a man with low self esteem. He is sure he is the ugliest thing on the face of the planet mostly
Making haste to London in order to explain himself to the woman he admits he does not love our freckled main man manages to stray in every possible direction in order to accomodate a large gohst hunt in the country side. Apparently Both the prostitute and himself have a taste for fishing and supernatural stories and that is enough to have them take to the road together. The fact that mister prostitute had just ruined his life is negligable... logic be hanged! They are both gorgeous and their journey together is mouth-watering.
I loved this aspect of the story most of all, the excursion from village to town, the sites and stories, strange houses, hay stacks and molly houses on their way to self discovery and of course the discovery of each other. The way they have to learn to accept each other, the gaps between their social circles, the lies between them and around them. It is all utterly delicious - if I could eat a book with chocolate souce and cream and a cherry on top - THIS would be the one :D:D:D
I dooooo love those books so much. I urge everyone to read them. If you are not like me and you don't harbour a lust for the cheesy cover - then close your eyes and just jump into the stories - it is really worth every moment and I do believe you would be licking your fingers by the end of it.
YUM ^_^
Our protagonist is a man with low self esteem. He is sure he is the ugliest thing on the face of the planet mostly
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because his mum tried to scrub his freckles off throughout his entire childhood. He is making his way to meet his bride to be when his carriage is stopped by a highwayman. After a short struggle he manage to subdue the highwayman and throwing him into the carriage, draggs him to his soon to be father in law house. The father in law just happen to be a judge and the highwayman just happen to be the male prostitute the same judge had in court recently. Looking at the men disheveled state of dress he reaches the natural conclusion that something raunchy happened in that carriage and breaks of the engagement on the spot.Making haste to London in order to explain himself to the woman he admits he does not love our freckled main man manages to stray in every possible direction in order to accomodate a large gohst hunt in the country side. Apparently Both the prostitute and himself have a taste for fishing and supernatural stories and that is enough to have them take to the road together. The fact that mister prostitute had just ruined his life is negligable... logic be hanged! They are both gorgeous and their journey together is mouth-watering.
I loved this aspect of the story most of all, the excursion from village to town, the sites and stories, strange houses, hay stacks and molly houses on their way to self discovery and of course the discovery of each other. The way they have to learn to accept each other, the gaps between their social circles, the lies between them and around them. It is all utterly delicious - if I could eat a book with chocolate souce and cream and a cherry on top - THIS would be the one :D:D:D
I dooooo love those books so much. I urge everyone to read them. If you are not like me and you don't harbour a lust for the cheesy cover - then close your eyes and just jump into the stories - it is really worth every moment and I do believe you would be licking your fingers by the end of it.
YUM ^_^
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LibraryThing member lddurham
Discreet Young Gentleman
MJ Pearson
This book I chose purely for its cover. I was so impressed with its complete historical romance trashiness that I had to have it just for that alone. While I was reading the book, I would occasionally look at the cover and giggle. As a veteran of romance novels,
Between the covers, I was not disappointed either. This was just a fun read. I enjoyed it a lot. The story begins when a highwayman, who turns out to be not a highwayman, but a prostitute with an empty gun, holds the new Earl of Carwick, Dean Smith, at gunpoint. When Dean is discovered by his soon-to-be father-in-law while in the company of a male prostitute, his engagement is ended immediately.
Upon further questioning, Dean discovers that Rob, the prostitute, was hired by an unknown gentleman to have a bit of “fun” with the Earl of Carwick. Desperate to prove to his fiancée that he is not a lover of men, Dean demands Rob’s help in finding the man responsible. Thus begins a journey to Bath in order to right wrongs. But Dean discovers that he is not as adverse to Rob as he would want, and Rob definitely fancies the Earl.
There are parts in the story that seemed a bit like the author was showing off her knowledge or love of architecture, which seemed a bit out of place and superfluous, but it did later play a part in the story so it could be forgiven in the end.
This story is written in the romance novel formula, so if you are looking for plentiful down and dirty sex, you won’t find it here. There is only one scene and it is couched in euphemisms and the writers’ version of blurriness.
The characters are great and a lot of fun. Their voices are strong all the way through and you really become attached to all of them. But don’t look to the cover to tell you anything about the main characters’ relationship. In fact, pretend it is two other people portrayed on the cover, because it certainly is not the two inside the story. Again, loved the cover, but it is very misleading and can trip you up as you read.
This story is great if you want a bit of light and fun reading. And it’s perfect for those who have read historical novels in the past. It’s as familiar as a Johanna Lindsey or an Amanda Quick novel. And just as sweet.
MJ Pearson
This book I chose purely for its cover. I was so impressed with its complete historical romance trashiness that I had to have it just for that alone. While I was reading the book, I would occasionally look at the cover and giggle. As a veteran of romance novels,
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the cover was something I really appreciated. Between the covers, I was not disappointed either. This was just a fun read. I enjoyed it a lot. The story begins when a highwayman, who turns out to be not a highwayman, but a prostitute with an empty gun, holds the new Earl of Carwick, Dean Smith, at gunpoint. When Dean is discovered by his soon-to-be father-in-law while in the company of a male prostitute, his engagement is ended immediately.
Upon further questioning, Dean discovers that Rob, the prostitute, was hired by an unknown gentleman to have a bit of “fun” with the Earl of Carwick. Desperate to prove to his fiancée that he is not a lover of men, Dean demands Rob’s help in finding the man responsible. Thus begins a journey to Bath in order to right wrongs. But Dean discovers that he is not as adverse to Rob as he would want, and Rob definitely fancies the Earl.
There are parts in the story that seemed a bit like the author was showing off her knowledge or love of architecture, which seemed a bit out of place and superfluous, but it did later play a part in the story so it could be forgiven in the end.
This story is written in the romance novel formula, so if you are looking for plentiful down and dirty sex, you won’t find it here. There is only one scene and it is couched in euphemisms and the writers’ version of blurriness.
The characters are great and a lot of fun. Their voices are strong all the way through and you really become attached to all of them. But don’t look to the cover to tell you anything about the main characters’ relationship. In fact, pretend it is two other people portrayed on the cover, because it certainly is not the two inside the story. Again, loved the cover, but it is very misleading and can trip you up as you read.
This story is great if you want a bit of light and fun reading. And it’s perfect for those who have read historical novels in the past. It’s as familiar as a Johanna Lindsey or an Amanda Quick novel. And just as sweet.
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LibraryThing member rivkat
Regency-ish(?) original slash, all dramatic coincidences and longing and hot sex, plus bonus only semi-fetishized prostitution. (The non-POV main character, Rob, is a gentleman for hire; the POV character is a noble with a significant cashflow problem and a newly broken engagement, courtesy of an
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unexpected encounter with Rob.) I don’t read much in this vein, but my sense is this is exactly what the term “original slash” is for, and it was charming. Show Less
LibraryThing member -Eva-
It's a rather silly romance novel, but, again, it was a fun read, even though I liked The Price of Temptation (minus the dungeon-scene) much better - although most people seem to feel the opposite. This one wins a little by its nice descriptions of the English countryside, but loses by its slightly
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less alluring characters and its deus ex machina coincidences. Still, an enjoyable read - and yet another humorously ludicrous book-cover. :) Show Less
LibraryThing member sharrow
Discreet Young Gentleman by M.J. Pearson was a delightful read with great historical detail and star crossed lovers. At times it did not feel as polished as The Price of Temptation, but there was loads of historical man love goodness that more than made up for it. AND those covers just rock my
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socks. Get it here in paperback at the Book Depository. Show Less
LibraryThing member crtsjffrsn
Dean Smith, Earl of Carwick, is all set to get married when he is tricked into being found in the company of Rob, a known male prostitute. His engagement cancelled, Dean sets out on a journey to Bath to try to set the record straight, Rob at his side to help determine who set him up. But spending
I absolutely loved this. I enjoyed the previous M.J. Pearson story I'd read, The Price of Temptation, so I came in expecting a good historical m/m romance - and that's certainly what I got. Pearson has a talent for writing the angst people go through when they're struggling with whether to act on their desires and it shines in this book, too. I've another book by her that I can't wait to dive into.
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time with Rob stirs up some curiosities in Dean causing him to struggle with how he really feels and who he really is.I absolutely loved this. I enjoyed the previous M.J. Pearson story I'd read, The Price of Temptation, so I came in expecting a good historical m/m romance - and that's certainly what I got. Pearson has a talent for writing the angst people go through when they're struggling with whether to act on their desires and it shines in this book, too. I've another book by her that I can't wait to dive into.
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Physical description
194 p.; 8.3 inches
ISBN
0971708959 / 9780971708952
Local notes
OCLC = 15