At Lodgings in Lyme - Jackie North - Bog

An orphan and his street thief companion flee London's now-dangerous streets and the threat of the hangman's noose. This is the love story of Oliver Twist and The Artful Dodger.After Oliver commits murder to protect Jack, they head south to Lyme Regis. Along the way, Jack becomes ill, and Oliver is forced to gut fish to pay the doctor's bills.Oliver tries to balance his desire for respectability with his growing love for Jack, while Jack balks against the conventions of society and wants to ply his trade.In spite of their personal struggles, and in the face of dire circumstances, they discover the depth of their love for each other-but can their love survive?A gay, m/m Victorian-era romance with grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort, opposites attract, emotional scars, and pure, sweet love. A little sweet, a little steamy, with a guaranteed HEA. Previously published as Oliver & Jack: At Lodgings in Lyme; Copyright (c) 2015 by Christina E. Pilz