This is a very sexy historical M/M romance set in 1820's London. 
 Nate Travers is a gentleman, nephew to a viscount, and a closeted homosexual. He pines for his best friend who is getting married and frequents an upscale brothel to accommodate his sexual needs. For five years he has only had one prostitute, Jasper. Jasper is a tall, masculine man willing to play all sorts of kinky games with Nate, but Jasper is also a confidante. He is the only person who knows Nate's secret crush. They often share conversation and a meal together on Nate's visits--which are thoroughly hot and sexy. Whew! 
 Jasper Reed was born a poor bastard to an alcoholic mother and took up as a whore ten years ago. He has made lots of money in his profession, and could have retired two years ago--he hasn't because, well, he loves Nate. He knows that his love is doomed to be unrequited and expects that Nate will find a suitable discreet gentleman to settle with now, as Nate's own crush is officially unavailable. (Not that he ever WAS available. Nate was a bit delusional in his pining.) Unwilling to lose Nate to another man, Jasper decides to take himself out if the equation--by buying a country house and leaving London far behind. 
 Thing is, Nate is at loose ends. His dear friend is near, but the restlessness Nate feels is a lack of Jasper. Jasper, in his own right, pines for Nate. Can they breach the gap between society and illicit love? Nate takes his time figuring out his feelings, but once he understands his true affection he's steady of purpose. Jasper can't believe Nate wants anything more than to use and discard him. Who would? He's just a bastard ex-whore, after all. 
 I liked this steamy read bunches. It was short, hot and very sweet. Sexytimes include a bit of feminine garb and some super dominant role-playing shenanigans. The resolution is all one could have hoped. I received a review copy of this book via NetGalley.