It Takes Two to Tumble
Seducing the Sedgwicks
Naval captain Phillip Dacre returns home to find his unruly children under the care of Ben Sedgwick, the village vicar. The stern captain and the warm, cheerful vicar clash, then fall for each other in a story about family, faith and love. A sweet Regency M/M romance.
About This Book
It Takes Two to Tumble is a historical romance novel by Cat Sebastian, first published in 2018 by Avon Impulse. It is part of the Seducing the Sedgwicks series and runs 288 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 288 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A stern naval captain returns home to discover his unruly children are being tamed by the village's cheerful vicar.
- Features Opposites Attract
- Classic tropes well-integrated into a historical setting.
- Clashing personalities dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: M/M
Pairing: M/M
Power balance: Balanced
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of Regency romance and M/M historical fiction.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Captain Phillip Dacre arrives home to find his children have been under the guidance of Ben Sedgwick, a man whose sunny temperament stands in stark contrast to his own rigid, professional demeanor. As they navigate their clashing personalities and the responsibility of the children, the two men find themselves falling for one another.
Central Conflict
The clash between the stern, duty-bound Captain Phillip Dacre and the warm, cheerful vicar Ben Sedgwick while co-managing the care of Phillip's children.
Setting
A village during the Regency era.
Strengths
- Classic tropes well-integrated into a historical setting.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon Impulse
- Published
- 2018
- Length
- 288 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062821577
- ISBN-10
- 0062821571
It Takes Two to Tumble: quick answers
- Who wrote It Takes Two to Tumble?
- It Takes Two to Tumble was written by Cat Sebastian.
- When was It Takes Two to Tumble published?
- It Takes Two to Tumble was first published in 2018 by Avon Impulse.
- What genre is It Takes Two to Tumble?
- It Takes Two to Tumble is a historical romance novel, with opposites attract, forced proximity.
- How many pages is It Takes Two to Tumble?
- It Takes Two to Tumble is 288 pages long.
- Is It Takes Two to Tumble part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Seducing the Sedgwicks series.
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