Below Stairs Series by Mel Gough

A historical MM romance novella. England, 1910 – Ted has a good situation as first footman at Montague Hall, the splendid Gloucestershire manor of the 6th Earl of Carran. But he has just made a mistake so serious it could cost him his position, and even land him in prison if the authorities found out.As valet to the 9th Duke of Argyll, Richard’s London life is glamorous. But when he has his heart broken, he longs to get as far away from the city as possible... moreA historical MM romance novella. England, 1910 – Ted has a good situation as first footman at Montague Hall, the splendid Gloucestershire manor of the 6th Earl of Carran. But he has just made a mistake so serious it could cost him his position, and even land him in prison if the authorities found out.As valet to the 9th Duke of Argyll, Richard’s London life is glamorous. But when he has his heart broken, he longs to get as far away from the city as possible. The pace at Montague Hall might be sedate, but its tranquillity is like a salve to his shattered soul. And unforeseen diversions are to be found even here. Like handsome, despondent first footmen.The last thing Ted needs is a new temptation. But his Lordship’s new valet isn’t just gorgeous. Richard is also brave and kind – and he wants to make Ted happy, something Ted never dreamt would come to pass.Trusting again is hard, and in a world that reviles their love happiness is hard-won. Can they hope to carve out a contented life against all odds? less

It’s 1911, and the Montague estate is aflutter with anticipation – the second daughter of the Earl of Carran is about to announce her engagement to Lord Henry, the youngest son of the Marquess of Cliffe. Family and servants are in London to celebrate the big announcement at a grand soiree during this year’s season.But Lord Henry is not the perfect match everyone had hoped for... moreIt’s 1911, and the Montague estate is aflutter with anticipation – the second daughter of the Earl of Carran is about to announce her engagement to Lord Henry, the youngest son of the Marquess of Cliffe. Family and servants are in London to celebrate the big announcement at a grand soiree during this year’s season.But Lord Henry is not the perfect match everyone had hoped for. He has a secret, and a nasty streak, which footman Ted soon finds out as he attempts to resist Henry’s unwanted attention.Meanwhile, Richard, Lord Carran’s valet, receives an offer that is very difficult to refuse. Torn between his love for Ted and the prospect of new adventures, he is too distracted to notice his lover’s predicament, until a scandal is upon them that could destroy their good names and their future happiness. less