Piet de Vries, a Dutch immigrant and architect, has known he is gay since his teenage years. Living in London in 1965 means being himself is illegal. All Piet wants is for this “disease” to disappear, so he can lead a normal life and take care of his disabled sister. Pressure from his family to marry is overwhelming, but he dreads the thought of a loveless marriage based on lies. His coping mechanisms include working out, strong coffee, drowning himself in work, and frequenting a small pub that serves his favourite Dutch lunch dish, uitsmijters. He also visits the Velvet Stool, a seedy pub where men like him can do more than just have a beer to blow off steam.
Cian Bogan, an Irish immigrant, fled home after confessing his love to his childhood best friend. When one kiss a year later forces him to run away again, he resigns himself to a life of loneliness. Working at a small pub in London brings some happiness, though it doesn’t pay the bills. The job helps him ignore who he is and the future he can never have. Especially now, as he takes on a second job, doing something he cannot do out of love because it is illegal. His busy schedule and the daily struggle for survival keep him from longing for more.
Until one day, a young guy on the run from his past doesn’t know how to make uitsmijters.
On the surface, they are nothing alike, but they are instantly drawn to each other. With the threat of prison for being gay and losing everything they’ve built looming over them, will they listen to the law, or will they follow their hearts? Can they find a way to build a life together, no matter the cost?
"Our Sinful Love" is a gripping historical romance that delves into the lives of those behind the gay rights movement, a testament to love always finding its way.
Other books by Amy H.
Hey there, I'm Amy, a total newbie in the author world, but with an insatiable love for spinning fantastical romance tales. Ever since I can remember, I've been hooked on old-school sci-fi books, devouring them like a hungry dragon. But when it comes to my own writing, my heart beats for fantasy romances, there's just something magical about love in extraordinary realms. Even before I could write legibly, I was already crafting stories for my dolls and pets. Yep, those little guys had front-row seats to my epic romantic adventures. It was clear from the start that my imagination was destined to take flight through storytelling. From there on out I started writing for online platforms, and coming up with new tales for my kids. Now, here I am, making my grand debut as an author, and I couldn't be more thrilled! With every word I write, I whisk myself and my readers away to enchanting worlds filled with mythical creatures, epic quests, and heart-fluttering love stories. It's like weaving spells with ink and paper! When I'm not weaving tales (and when I am), you can find me hanging out with my fur babies as a proud cat mom. I'm a music enthusiast, listening to my favorite songs helps my creativity when writing. I enjoy going out and enjoying the nature around me. And I'm incredibly lucky to live near both breathtaking beaches and a mystical forest with an acient fort. It's like stepping into a fairytale! So, as a budding author of fantasy romances, I'm thrilled to present my very first literary creation. I'm ready to captivate readers with my enchanting stories, where love intertwines with magic and dreams come true. Get ready to be transported to extraordinary realms and experience unforgettable love affairs. This is just the beginning, and I'm beyond excited to have you join me on this extraordinary journey!
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