Seducing the Sedgwicks

Cat Sebastian

When a well-meaning vicar’s arrival upends the household of a disgraced gentleman, a tender, slow-blooming connection forms between two men who have both learned to keep their hearts—and their desires—carefully contained. As runaway children, shifting loyalties, and a looming scheme of blackmail threaten everything Ben and Phillip have built, their growing intimacy becomes both refuge and risk. Cat Sebastian’s elegantly written Regency romance reimagines the classic employer/governess setup with a clever, same-sex twist, blending sweetness with heat as secrets surface and trust is tested. At its core, this story explores the cost of safety versus freedom, the power of chosen family, and what it means to live openly when love is no longer something you can afford to hide.

Cat Sebastian

When a pair of charmingly mismatched men find themselves drawn into a high-stakes scheme, they must rely on trust, wit, and unexpected tenderness to pull off a daring theft of “dirty” paintings. Hartley Sedgwick—vain, idle, and guarded by old wounds—teams up with Sam Fox, a warm-hearted pub owner whose steady decency challenges Hartley’s carefully curated self-image. As their partnership deepens, the story explores how trauma shapes desire, how power can be abused, and how love can become a form of repair rather than escape. Cat Sebastian’s signature blend of witty banter, emotionally resonant character work, and historical-romance intimacy brings a vivid, compassionate edge to a tale of consent, resilience, and the courage to stop keeping score.