Book 1 of 3 in Society of Gentlemen
A Fashionable Indulgence
by KJ Charles
In the first novel of an explosive new series from K. J. Charles, a young gentleman and his elegant mentor fight for love in a world of wealth, power, and manipulation.
When he learns that he could be the heir to an unexpected fortune, Harry Vane rejects his past as a Radical fighting for government reform and sets about wooing his lovely cousin. But his heart is captured instead by the most beautiful, chic man he’s ever met: the dandy tasked with instructing him in the manners and style of the ton. Harry’s new station demands conformity—and yet the one thing he desires is a taste of the wrong pair of lips.
After witnessing firsthand the horrors of Waterloo, Julius Norreys sought refuge behind the luxurious facade of the upper crust. Now he concerns himself exclusively with the cut of his coat and the quality of his boots. And yet his protégé is so unblemished by cynicism that he inspires the first flare of genuine desire Julius has felt in years. He cannot protect Harry from the worst excesses of society. But together they can withstand the high price of passion.
- Spice
- 4/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~264
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is A Fashionable Indulgence?
A Fashionable Indulgence is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.
- Steam: Explicit open door
- Burn: Medium burn
- When: Spice starts around the middle
- Pairing: Two men
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Graphic violence
- Death of a loved one
- Addiction / substance abuse
- Homophobia
- Murder
- Suicide / suicidal ideation
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How spicy is A Fashionable Indulgence?
A Fashionable Indulgence is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts around the middle.
Is A Fashionable Indulgence a standalone?
No. A Fashionable Indulgence is book 1 of 3 in Society of Gentlemen. It is the place to start. The series is complete.
What tropes are in A Fashionable Indulgence?
A Fashionable Indulgence features regency, opposites attract, secret identity. It is a medium burn M/M romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does A Fashionable Indulgence have content warnings?
Our notes for A Fashionable Indulgence include: graphic violence, death of a loved one, addiction / substance abuse, homophobia, murder, suicide / suicidal ideation. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after A Fashionable Indulgence?
If you loved A Fashionable Indulgence, try The Soldier's Scoundrel by Cat Sebastian, The Magpie Lord by KJ Charles, A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske. They share its regency and opposites attract energy at a similar spice level.