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The Distraction of Edward MacNair (The Regency Lords)

by Stephanie Lake

An Award-Winning, Coming-of-Age Flash Fiction Set in Historical Scotland. Prequel to His Captain.

"Eddie is determined to become Scotland’s most respected solicitor. If only he can stop dreaming about the handsome lad in front of him and concentrate on this blasted class.

Can he navigate the path of his ambition and the stirrings of his heart?

“Stephanie Lake gives us appealing characters, fun storylines, and crisp prose. I especially enjoy the skill she uses with her historical settings. Her stories are perfect when I need an escape from the here and now.” – Kim Fielding, Award-winning author of The Bureau series.

“Bold, sensual historical settings that immerse you in the experience and characters that bring the past startlingly to life.” – Amy Lane, award-winning author of Fish out of Water series."

This book is on:
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Genres:
Comedy, Gaylit, Historical, Historical - Scottish & Highlander, New Adult, Young Adult, Younger Characters

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Pairings: M-M
Heat Level: 1
Romantic Content: 4
Ending: Click here to reveal
Character Identities: Gay
Protagonist 1 Age: Under 18
Protagonist 2 Age: Under 18
Tropes: Coming of Age, First Time, InstaLove / Love at First Sight
Word Count: 500
Setting: Scotland
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Continuous / Same Characters

About the Author

Stephanie Lake is the pen name for a husband/wife team who enjoy writing historical M/M (gay) romance with happy endings and steamy middles. We hope you read and enjoy the Second Chance series, His Midshipman, His Second Chance, and His Pirate. We’d love to hear from you, so check out our website for contact info at: https://sites.google.com/site/stephanielakeauthorcom/home

Stephanie and Lake joined forces with Jules Radcliffe, another author of queer historical fiction, to produce a monthly newsletter with news and updates on what we're doing, plus competitions, and giveaways. Sign up to our newsletter for a copy of His Advocate, the short story prequel to His Captain: https://sites.google.com/site/stephanielakeauthorcom/newsletter-signup

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Read an interview with David and Randall and, For a Fortnight, an epilogue to His Second Chance at: https://sites.google.com/site/stephanielakeauthorcom/his-second-chance