The Soldier's Scoundrel
A scoundrel who lives in the shadows. Jack Turner grew up in the darkness of London's slums, born into a life of crime and willing to do anything to keep his belly full and his siblings safe. Now he uses the tricks and schemes of the underworld to help those who need the kind of assistance only a scoundrel can provide. His distrust of the nobility runs deep and his services do not extend to the gorgeous high-born soldier who personifies everything Jack will never be. A soldier untarnished by vice. After the chaos of war, Oliver Rivington craves the safe predictability of a gentleman's life--one that doesn't include sparring with a ne'er-do-well who flouts the law at every turn. But Jack tempts Oliver like no other man has before. Soon his yearning for the unapologetic criminal is only matched by Jack's pleasure in watching his genteel polish crumble every time they're together.
- Spice
- 4/5
- Burn
- Medium
- Pages
- ~280
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is The Soldier's Scoundrel?
The Soldier's Scoundrel 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: Third person, dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Sexual assault
- Child abuse (past or present)
- Domestic / partner abuse
- Homophobia
- War
- Murder
- Mental illness / anxiety / depression
- Addiction / substance abuse
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How spicy is The Soldier's Scoundrel?
The Soldier's Scoundrel 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 The Soldier's Scoundrel a standalone?
No. The Soldier's Scoundrel is book 1 of 3 in The Turners. It is the place to start. The series is complete.
What tropes are in The Soldier's Scoundrel?
The Soldier's Scoundrel features opposites attract, hurt / comfort. It is a medium burn M/M romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does The Soldier's Scoundrel have content warnings?
Our notes for The Soldier's Scoundrel include: sexual assault, child abuse (past or present), domestic / partner abuse, homophobia, war, murder, mental illness / anxiety / depression, addiction / substance abuse. 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 The Soldier's Scoundrel?
If you loved The Soldier's Scoundrel, try The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian, The Magpie Lord by KJ Charles, It Takes Two to Tumble by Cat Sebastian. They share its opposites attract and hurt / comfort energy at a similar spice level.