A Gentleman Never Keeps Score by Cat Sebastian

We also see the sense of community Sam works to foster, to offer a place of refuge where his customers can be with others like them and feel comfortable. He faces racism and assumptions and deals with struggles a white man wouldn’t face. It is rare to see historicals that feature non-white characters as the lead, and Sebastian takes care to show how Sam lives as a free Black man. This is also a story that highlights class and race in a way that I really appreciated. This book is such a warm, lovely story as we see these men find some solace, peace, and happiness in each others arms, as they are both so deserving. But we see quite clearly how much Hartley sacrifices for others, both in the past for his brothers, as well as in the present, as he will give all he has to help Sam and his own servants. Hartley, at first glance, is a wealthy and entitled gentleman, an image he has cultivated over the years as somewhat of a shield.

Sam’s actions are more visible, as he runs a pub that is a place of refuge for many of the free Black citizens in London, and gives away money and food to whoever is in need. Hartley and Sam are both such caring, giving people, willing to put themselves out for others with hardly a thought. (If you want to see my full review of the book, check that out here.) It is the second in her Seducing the Sedgewick’s series (though it can stand alone), and is such a beautiful romance between two such lovely men. Audiobook Buy Links: Amazon /Audible | iBooksĪ Gentleman Never Keeps Score is one of my favorite books in Cat Sebastian’s incredible body of work.

A Gentleman Never Keeps Score by Cat Sebastian