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A Seditious Affair

by KJ Charles · Society of Gentlemen #2 · 232 pages · Published November 2015
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
4.25 / 5 across 5K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)

A emotional, political Adult historical romance built around political enemies, mm romance, class. 232 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

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Emotional. Political. Steamy.

Emotional Political Steamy

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Emotional Political Steamy
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Skip this book if…

  • You prefer completely clean, fade-to-black romance
  • You haven't read the earlier books in the Society of Gentlemen series

Content notes

Sexual Content Violence
Political Enemies
MM Romance
Class
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
4/5
Core elements
Genre
Historical Romance
LGBTQ+
Moods
Emotional
Political
Steamy
Key Tropes
Political Enemies
MM Romance
Class
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is A Seditious Affair?

Spicy (4/5) — explicit content is a significant part of the story.

Do I need to read A Seditious Affair in order?

A Seditious Affair is book 2 in the Society of Gentlemen series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy A Seditious Affair?

Readers who love emotional and political stories with political enemies and mm romance. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is A Seditious Affair?

A emotional, political Adult historical romance built around political enemies, mm romance, class. 232 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for A Seditious Affair?

Content notes include: sexual content, violence. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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