Unmasked by the Marquess

Starred review from May 7, 2018
A bisexual marquess and a genderqueer con artist fall in love in the spectacular first book of Sebastian’s Regency Impostors series. Robert Selby, a man of no great consequence in Regency England, wants to see his sister safely married off, and he hopes to use a tenuous connection to Alistair, Lord Pembroke, to launch her social season. As Robert and Alistair begin to form a deeper emotional bond, Robert is forced to reveal that the body beneath his gentleman’s clothing isn’t what Alistair expects, nor is his relation to Miss Selby what he makes it out to be. The romance that develops is remarkably tender, but with Alistair wanting a wife and an heir and Robert unwilling to live as a “proper” woman, it seems like their relationship is doomed before it gets off the ground. This delightful book will captivate readers with beautiful character development, emotional thrills, and a swoon-worthy courtship. Agent: Deidre Knight, Knight Agency.

May 15, 2018
Alistair de Lacey, Marquess of Pembroke, made it a rule in life to never grant favors to anyone. However, he just might make an exception for Robert Selby. The surprisingly engaging young gentleman wants Alistair to use his influence to help launch Robert's sister, Louisa, into society. However, what Alistair doesn't know is that Robert Selby is really an orphan, Charity Church, who would do anything to help out her longtime friend. Once Alistair discovers Charity's deception, however, he faces an even bigger dilemma. After successfully restoring his family's name and fortune, how on earth can he ever consider marrying a woman who is far too fond of wearing breeches? Rising romance star Sebastian (It Takes Two to Tumble, 2018) launches her Regency Imposter series on a high note with another impeccably crafted, lusciously sensual love story that also gracefully?and quite cleverly?alludes to her previous, brilliant male-male Regency historical romances.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)