Showing results by publisher "ABCD Graphics and Design, Inc." in Erotica

Nikki has always been envious of the Dom/sub relationship her friends have. But now that she has it, what has changed? At first, she had been so happy with it. Now, she and Scott seem to be trying to find their way. Scott takes their relationship quite seriously. But what about Nikki? Perhaps she only thinks she is submissive? But when the arrival of a 17th century desk throws their lives into a tailspin, she finds herself forced to depend on him more than ever. 

Lizzie is a pretty, but quite simple village girl when circumstances lead her to the artist Theo. She made a bad marriage to Lionel, a man who mistreated her and who then threw her out when she refused to sell her body on the streets for him. Now, she is trying to make her way alone. Theo is the rebellious son of a viscount, who left his privileged background to pursue his chosen career as an artist. His favorite subjects are pretty young women whom he loves to paint in the nude.

Cora Watson is headed back to her hometown in Texas for her grandmother's funeral. Now a successful New York editor, she rarely makes it back to the small town she grew up in. She's in for a big surprise, however, when she goes out for a night out with an old friend and discovers that her high school sweetheart happens to be in town at the same time. 

It is February of 1865; the Civil War has been going on for five years now. Flaxen-haired and blue-eyed Miriam Hanner Clarke is widowed at age 28 after her husband, Burton, went to serve in the war and was killed in battle. She fills her days of dealing with his loss by working in the dormitory, which has been turned into a hospital. No longer the quiet, shy, stuttering girl she was when she arrived, Miri is now a competent young woman who is determined to ease suffering in any way she can.

Christopher Patterson is a business mogul, his prowess and influence creating a commanding empire. His methods of takeover are ruthless, and he takes pleasure in garnering every expensive toy money can buy. He holds many secrets, ones that would obliterate his empire if discovered. His nemesis waits, shadowed in the darkness, determined to destroy everything Christopher has worked for. A tortured man, Christopher's dark needs for complete control prove unsuccessful when dominating a woman. That is until Genevieve Tallen.

She didn't ever want a man. Until she met him. With long hair so black it sometimes looks blue, Sapphire is a feisty little thing with a temper as hot as her trademark sultry gaze. All alone in the world after a series of tragic events left her without a family, she considers herself lucky to have found a new home at The Red Petticoat.

Tey arrives in town unprepared for the sight of a pretty young woman being attacked by her own father. He quickly finds the appealing blonde is on his mind day and night, and before long he is smitten. Tey has his work cut out for him on two fronts. Uncover the identity of the thieves and convince Sunny that while he adores her dancing skills, he wants to be the sole member of her audience. Will Sunny allow herself to believe she can be loved even though she is a fallen woman - often falling over the handsome gunslinger's lap?

Blogger Claire Langois is impulsive, flighty, and prone to mischief, especially when she gets together with her cousin, Mary Elizabeth, and best friend, Jenny. While men are drawn to Claire's beauty and lively personality, she always manages to chase them off. After countless breakups and two failed engagements, she is ready to be the one in control of when - and if - she dates anyone else.

Five shorts stories about reckless ladies that try, tempt, and push the men that love them. A feminist forced to live with a cantankerous rancher, a woman trapped in a storm with only her regrets, a stubborn spirit needing three lifetimes to learn, and a few more. Journey with these feisty ladies as they discover themselves and love, despite their best efforts to unknowingly sabotage themselves.

Imogene Mortimer is about to marry the man of her dreams, but is the infatuation that she has for Charles Weston true love? Does she even understand what love is all about? As a complete innocent and a product of her time, a time when young gentlewomen were kept entirely in the dark about what they could expect from marriage, Imogene is naive, and her expectation of marriage is kisses followed soon after by bouncing babies. How will Imogene fare as the unwitting pawn between two determined brothers?

Thomas Montgomery seeks out troubled ladies that are in need of a strict and proper upbringing, encouraging them to join Alton Reform. Discovering Elizabeth Grey alone by the tavern at night, he insists he accompany her on the journey home to ensure she makes her return safely. It is her sharp tongue and fiery defiance that makes him desire her as his little Lizzie. Elizabeth does not take well to Alton Reform's ways of discipline. Elizabeth runs away, only to be caught by Mr. Thomas Montgomery.

Tek Harlow and Mari Buchanan had been on again off again lovers for years, even though her family forbade it. When Mari came back to town - again - and decided she wanted to become more involved in her extended, intricate family's life, that came with the restriction that she and Tek not see each other at all. But the werewolf pack's second in command and the sister of the current pack leader found it nearly impossible to keep their hands off each other, until her brother discovered they'd been ignoring his rule all along.

Dylan Wrightman was attracted Miranda the first time they met, but he was on assignment, working undercover as a ranch hand until he found out who was rustling cattle and driving honest folk off their land. She was a distraction he could do without. It was just his luck that she was part owner of the very ranch where he'd be working. There was more than one way to deal with a headstrong woman - and tossing her over his lap for a sound spanking was sure to end any sparks that might flare between them. Or not.

Four puzzled husbands. Five mischievous young wives. Justin Burke's secret sweeps through their homes to restore domestic tranquility. Justin Burke's family had a long and distinguished reputation for domestic tranquility. His father, and his father before him, believed a good spanking properly delivered was the secret to a happy marriage. He hadn't had the opportunity to introduce it to his new bride, so when he returned from a business venture to wild tales of how his wife had infiltrated the gentlemen's club in his absence, he could not put it off a moment longer.

Former British officer Valentine Calvert has retired from the army to take over his lands and title following his brother's death. Although a Viscount, the title is meaningless as his brother and his father before him have mismanaged the estate leaving him virtually penniless. His cousin advises him to marry well.

J.D. Holt wasn't at all what he seemed when he tackled Sister Mary Francis in the vegetable garden of her ramshackle convent near Deadwood in the Dakota Territories. But he needed a safe place to hide and recover, and a convent seemed better than most. Especially if all of the other sisters looked like this one. Sister Mary Francis was sure he was an outlaw, a claim jumper, or both, especially since he seemed to be all too ready to use the business end of that knife to get what he wanted.

Rosa Collins was only 16 when she received a vision telling her of her future husband. Knowing that her husband would be Lucas, the bishop's son and future bishop of Green Valley, both thrilled and terrified her. They were a match made in heaven, she knew - perfect for each other. But becoming the bishop's wife is harder than Rosa anticipated. She struggles to transform herself into the perfect bishop's wife that her husband needs.

Louisa and Lucille are becoming accustomed to life in Wintercrest Manor. Lucy has discovered that her sister is quite content living her life with her strict husband, Lord Edward. Lucy begins her own journey of self-discovery when Lord Edward, her guardian, agrees that she may be courted. Though he has serious doubts about the man, Edward decides to allow Lucy's former mathematics professor, Charles Lloyds, a chance to prove his worth.

Nadine Scott, a high-powered attorney from Manhattan, returns to her childhood home in the small town of Maxon to settle her great aunt Molly's estate. Aunt Molly was her only relative and had lived in the same home for her entire 105 years. Nadine knows that the task of preparing the property to be sold, after disbursing all of its contents, is going to be an emotional task requiring at least a month or two of her time. She discovers that David Maxon, her high school sweetheart, has also suffered a recent loss.

The sisters had always shared everything, including their birth. As identical twins, they had never before kept secrets from each other. Not, that is, until the day Louisa wed. Her husband, Lord Edward Wintercrest, wasn't the secret Louisa was terrified would be revealed. It was obvious to all who knew the couple that their marriage was one of deep abiding love for one another. What wasn't obvious was the lifestyle the new bride was being trained to assume.