Enemies with an Earl: Stepback Edition

One hides behind a title. The other behind a lie. But temptation always finds you, no matter where you hide.

He’s protective, composed—and hiding a dangerous secret. Felix Jennings, the Earl of Bentley, has spent his life guarding his family's safety—and his preference for men. Now, he’s stuck with the man of his dreams for an entire week, and it’s threatening to shatter every last shred of his carefully cultivated control. Not even playing the part of unbearable arse can mask his attraction, especially when Felix swears he sees desire in the heated glares Thorne throws his way. But if he’s wrong, it’s his family’s livelihood and his life on the line.

He’s cavalier, sarcastic—and he’s hiding a dark past.Samuel Thorne, valet and best friend to the Duke of Devonford, despises aristocrats—pompous, self-absorbed scum, the lot of them. And the maddeningly handsome Earl of Bentley is no exception. Sam was forced to valet for him once before and that brief stint was more than enough. Now, his best friend has dropped a bombshell: he’ll be serving Bentley for an entire week. It’s shaping up to be pure torture—one where Sam isn’t sure if he’ll end up kissing the man or killing him.

It’s a volatile affair, where love and hate blur into one.And just when they each start seeing with more clarity, Sam’s past comes back to threaten everything.

Enemies with an Earl is a sizzling, emotional rollercoaster male/male historical romance with equal parts heartbreak and heat, ending with the most satisfying of happily ever afters. Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Forced Proximity, "Good Boy", Hurt/Comfort, Grumpy/Sunshine, Class Differences, "I like when you're mean to me." Please note, this story contains adult language and EIGHT scenes that are deliciously scandalous.