The Craft of Love

By: EE Ottoman

Narrated by: Devin Crowe

When professional respect leads to something more...

Benjamin Lewis has created a life for himself as one of the most respected silversmiths and engravers in New York City. For Benjamin, his work is his passion, and he has never sought out companionship beyond the close ties of family.

Stumbling across dresses sewn by his late mother, however, reawakens painful memories from his past. Now, he is determined to forge something beautiful from the remains of the life and identity he left behind. In the process, he discovers stunning and fiercely intelligent Miss Quincy, who might just have the power to tempt him out of his quiet isolation.

Remembrance Quincy's talent is as undeniable as her needlework is exquisite. She has made a name for herself crafting quilts and embroidery pieces for all the wealthiest ladies in the city. When soft-spoken yet charming Mr. Lewis comes to her with a particular project in mind, she is intrigued both by his artistic design and by the man himself. He treats her like an equal, values her work, and makes her smile, but Remembrance already gave her heart away once...now, can she risk doing it again?

©2018 EE Ottoman (P)2020 EE Ottoman

very cute ftm story

I really liked this story. It was sweet and charming. My only qualm is that it is very short.

Loved the attention to detail!

Reread 2023: Listened to the audio version and loved it even more. There's so much attention to detail when describing the silversmith work and the quilting stitches, and it's so dang interesting on top of being a very sweet romance of courting and getting to know someone and instantly clicking with them, in a quiet way. Not sure if that makes sense, but it's so cute and cozy!


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A very sweet romance between a trans man and cis woman, both craftspeople. He's a silversmith, she's a quilt maker. A very slow burn courting and getting to know one another.

EEO's novella length romances are the perfect blend of romance and the historical time period elements.

The steam in this one only gets up to a passionate kiss, fyi.

heartwarming

this is a lovely and happy story about falling in love and acceptance and respect. The narration was lovely and smooth.

So lovely

This book was so sweet, and I finished listening to it all in one day. The characters are realistic, and their relationship makes my heart happy.