It Takes Two to Tumble: Seducing the Sedgwicks

It Takes Two to Tumble is the first book in Cat Sebastian’s Regency-era Seducing the Sedgwicks series of historical romance novels. Cat Sebastian has quickly become one of my favorite authors; her titles tend to feature two male protagonists, which is different from what I usually read. Ben is a fairly simple country vicar. He is sweet and he is gentle, and although it is not necessarily one of his parish duties, he devotes some of his time to a trio of children who live at a local manor house. Their mother passed away several years ago, and their father is often away at sea. The children have had the run of the house for years, and take delight in scaring away the tutors and governesses charged with their care. And then Captain Dacre- Phillip- returns home. He is used to the strict discipline of a ship, and he and doesn’t know what to make of the chaos in his home. And he doesn’t know what to think of the maddeningly chipper vicar who knows his children better than he does. So, essentially, what we have here is a Regency-era version of Sound of Music with two men. At its core, this is a story about living authentically and finding happiness after all hope seems lost. This was such a sweet story- Ben is just so adorable, and Phillip learns to be a little less grumpy. The three children are full of mischief, and along with a solid series of secondary characters, help to give the story a layer of depth. I would absolutely recommend It Takes Two to Tumble. This book has a…

SERIES: Seducing the Sedgwicks #1 OVERALL THOUGHTS This was such a gentle and heart warming read with lovable characters and beautiful writing. Each character was wonderfully fleshed out and developed, even the side characters. I can't wait to read more in his series! THE ROMANCE These two are so adorable together and I loved how honest and open they are. Ben was raised in an unconditional family with his father, mother, and his father's mistress. He's known he was attracted to men but he's always pushed it away. Not out of shame but because he wanted a traditional life - the complete opposite of his upbringing. Phillip has spent most of his adult life on a ship, away from his wife and his children but he has to return when his wife dies. On top of that, his first mate, the man he was beginning to love, has also died. But no matter what else is going on, Ben and Phillip can't stay away from each other, their attraction is too strong. WHAT WORKED FOR ME -- Ben was so wonderful and I loved his character! He's just so earnest and open and his care for other people was so sweet. He genuinely enjoys helping the people in his parish and his devotion to being a vicar is written so well. I don't know if a gay man living in this time period would be this comfortable with his religion and sexuality but I don't care because Ben was too perfect! -- Cat Sebastian is such a great writer and it really shines through in this one. I was completely immersed in the world she created and…