Sweet Caroline
Sweet Caroline by M Katherine Clark, published by M. Katherine Clark in April 2023, is a 218-page work that delves into the complexities of relationships within the context of espionage. The story follows Gabriel “Reaper” Collins, a former star rugby player and police officer, who is recruited into MI6’s new team, The Charing Cross Boys, which is composed entirely of LGBT+ members. As Gabe navigates his new role, he grapples with unexpected feelings for his best friend and partner, Nigel “Diamond” Sweet, who has long harbored feelings for him.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines personal and professional challenges as Gabe and Nigel confront their evolving relationship amid the backdrop of a dangerous case that has already claimed lives. The book explores themes of identity, friendship, and the impact of forced proximity on their lives. With elements of mystery and suspense, Sweet Caroline offers a unique blend of genres, including LGBTQ+ literature and thrillers, while addressing issues such as bullying and homophobia. This edition can be read as a standalone, though it is best enjoyed following the first book in the Charing Cross Boys series, Set Fire to the Rain.
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Gabriel “Reaper” Collins lives his life always looking for that next big thing. He was the star rugby player in University and moved up quickly through the ranks of police until he was offered his dream job in Police Special Operations. That was nearly 5 years ago and now he’s looking for something new and exciting. Approached by his former boss, Gabe and his partner are recruited into MI6’s newest off the books team. Parliament’s answer to diversity and inclusion; a team made up solely of LGBT+ members, The Charing Cross Boys. There’s only one problem, Gabe is straight, married, and a father of two boys. He has never even looked at another man in that way, but recently he’s beginning to wonder why he has issues keeping his eyes off his best friend and partner.
Nigel “Diamond” Sweet has loved Gabe since he saved Nigel from racist and homophobic bullies when he was sixteen. Knowing there could never be anything between them since Gabe was straight, Nigel resigns himself to the fact they will be nothing more than friends. When he is recruited with Gabe into MI6’s newest team, he loves the job, loves his team, and still loves… his straight partner.
With a knock at the door one evening, Nigel’s life changes and with it, his visions of the future. Gabe’s wife cheated on him, and he and the boys need a place to stay. But will the forced proximity, the domestication, and the family aspect of their suddenly merged lives bring with it a realization that even though Gabe is straight, he just might have deeper feelings for his best friend.
Working their newest case, one that claimed the lives of two other agents, The Charing Cross Boys Team juggle their personal lives with the uncertainty of their professional future. There’s a traitor in their midst and the CCBoys will stop at nothing to bring them to justice. Though this wasn’t intended to be read as a standalone, it can be. Sweet Caroline reads best after Set Fire to the Rain book one in the Charing Cross Boys series.
This is a friend to lovers, gay-for-you, HFN, MM romance with a spy twist. Trigger Warning: Cheating by secondary character affecting one of the main characters, intense on page bullying, homophobia and homophobic rhetoric. For full list of triggers see the Trigger Warnings inside the book.
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