Nicky (the brat) and Victor (the Lord) make a fabulous combination in this historical romance. It's set in the Regency period (don't tell anyone but I have no idea what this really means so I can't comment at all on the accuracy of the book) but I liked the sense of time and place as captured by the author and how it reflected in the characters and dialogue. 
 Lord Ware lusts after his younger step-brother's best friend, Nicholas. Nicholas has been walking a fine line, frolicking with his friends (it appears some frotting/wrestling among boys is acceptable) and lusting after the Lord - feelings Victor reciprocates. Nicky's a younger son, destined for the clergy,and believes he and Victor don't have a future. Victor has a responsibility to marry and provide heirs. And so begins their relationship as Victor chases and Nicky comes and runs, over and over. 
 I liked these two together and they sizzled in the bed (and the ballroom, and the gardens, and all the other places they grabbed a moment). I was interested by Nicky's response to giving himself to the Lord "Be dammed to you, Ware! I'll not yield to you on this! I have told you repeatedly that I will not allow this act. You choose to delude yourself into believing that I will." Turns out that Nicky was the one who was deluded. :) 
 My only minor disappointment with this story was the ending. It wrapped up in a nice happy for now but I didn't quite understand the actions of Victor's cousin and wanted to find out more of what happens between Victor and Nicky. Maybe a sequel is in order? 
 3.5 stars 
 This book was provided by the publisher for the purpose of providing an honest review for Because Two Men Are Better Than One!