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When her aunt found her a position in the Duke of McClellan's household staff, Audrey Fisher was excited to be entering the service of such a distinguished nobleman. His reputation for both charm and generosity fills young Audrey's head with silly daydreams of being swept off her feet. Of course, no duke would stoop to court a maid. But it turns out the virile, young Duke wants his new maid to do more than just polish his silver. Being the hands-on type, he's going to train the young, chaste, virginal maid himself.

Graeme Gunn ist ein Krieger durch und durch und hat die letzten Jahre damit verbracht, sich als Söldner zu verdingen. Doch als sein Bruder stirbt, kehrt er zurück, um den Titel als Clanführer anzunehmen. Womit er nicht gerechnet hat, ist, dass die junge Witwe seines Bruders, Annella Mackay, wenig begeistert von seiner Rückkehr ist. Annella war jahrelang auf sich gestellt bei der Führung des Clans, weil ihr Ehemann sie im Stich gelassen hatte. Sie hat ihre eigenen Pläne, und dabei kann sie den ungehobelten, aber leider unverschämt attraktiven Graeme gar nicht gebrauchen.

In this sequel to Dominus, Gaius Fabius Rufus, the victorious general of Rome’s brutal Dacian Wars, finds his loyalties and his affections pulled in different directions. Should he return to Rome and secure his claim to the imperial throne, or remain at his seaside villa and protect his pleasure slave, the fierce Dacian prince, Allerix? Retaliation for the murder of his beloved friend beckons him home, but his desire for justice could put both him and Allerix in mortal danger. As Gaius’s deceptions multiply, another tragedy strikes.

Women, in both mind and body, were the all consuming object of Walter's interest. From early youth through to old age his quest for erotic discovery and adventure with them was never diminished. Unlike contemporary 19th century erotic texts, such as The Pearl, whose sole object was to titillate, Walter's interest in his subjects did not end with the extinguishing of the carnal flame. His hunger to understand the circumstances and minds of the women he encountered is never upstaged by the sex.

While working in the Chester household as a governess, the innocent Clara becomes sexually involved with Herbert Chester, her employer. Then, when the beautiful Catherine, Herbert's sister-in-law and secret lover, comes to stay at the house, Catherine introduces Clara into the pleasures of being with a woman. On learning how the women are enjoying each other, Herbert encourages them into a threesome with him. This spurs jealousy in Catherine, however, and Clara is dismissed.

Step into a world of secret appetites, carnal longing, and dark cravings with this erotic collection set in the Victorian era. From achingly tender to utterly taboo, these ten historical stories will stir and entice every desire . . .

Sophia Perkins is a member of the Bow Street Ladies, a group of women that investigates crimes cast aside by the Bow Street Runners of the Home Office. With the help of her fellow "Ladies" Sophia is determined to uncover the truth about the murder of the Marquess of Arlington. Marcus Harrington, the Duke of Raqueport, has been fighting his past and future. With responsibilities to his family, he has found an outlet to quell his anger in the dark recesses of the London underground.

Unwilling to be sold as brood mare in an arranged marriage, Lady Juliana Sinclair decides her own future, and runs. But disaster strikes, leaving her at the mercy of the first man that finds her. Leonard Notley is tortured by his past and living in hiding with a young ward that he knows is better off without him. While hunting in the woods, he comes across a lost woman and feels compelled to help her.

A past scandal and a broken heart have left Lady Caroline Kilbride hiding away from the world, in the safety of her brother’s home. But when a devilishly handsome newcomer arrives for the summer, she finds herself surprisingly drawn to him. Rob Marlow, a man determined to carve his own path in life, never expected to be intrigued by his brother-in-law’s dependent sister. Yet in Caro he sees courage, intelligence and a spark of the woman she once was.

Inghilterra, 1770. Marcus Ashford, conte di Westfield nonché agente della Corona, è sopravvissuto a numerosi duelli all'arma bianca, due sparatorie e persino al fuoco di un cannone. Una vita nient'affatto noiosa, anzi piuttosto eccitante... ma non quanto la sua irresistibile ex fidanzata, Elizabeth. Lei lo ha respinto per sposare il più giovane e affascinante lord Hawthorne, ritrovandosi però presto vedova e al centro di un misterioso intrigo.

For Lord Henry Marlow, the future Earl of Barrington, life is for living. No wager is too risky or challenge too dangerous – until a racing injury forces the Barrington heir to return home and fulfil his duty. But the one thing Henry will not do is bow to his parents’ wishes and propose to his childhood friend and neighbour, beautiful Alethea Forth. And he’ll not put up with her disapproving sister, Susan, either, no matter how much he enjoys their verbal sparring...

Lady Lily Fairfax has given up on the ton, even if her father hasn’t. With her father’s determination to seal a betrothal to the Earl of Knox, Lily isn’t sure her dreams of love and literature are within her reach… Until she meets the debonair Alex, Viscount of Callan at a country house party. Soon Lily finds her budding friendship with the witty, intelligent, and charming Alex in danger of becoming something more. Can Lily forgo her duty in favor of her heart?

A heartbroken Marquess. An Earl bound by duty. A forbidden match. After losing the love of his life over a year ago, the last thing Nathaniel, Marquess of Demming wants to do is attend one of the ton’s opulent house parties. But perhaps a fortnight of indulgence is just what he needs, even if it means he will return home alone… But the moment the Earl of Knox walks through those doors, Nathaniel can’t help but feel drawn to him and his charm… As their friendship grows, so do Nathaniel’s feelings and desires, and he starts to wonder if perhaps he is not the only one saving face.

Everyone knew that the High Sheriff of Huntingdon was a madman, the son of a witch and the devil himself. His proxy wedding to a young nun is simply another appalling deed, not to be wondered at, until the bride herself arrives, a flaxen-haired girl with a resolve to equal the Sheriff’s own. True love never runs smoothly, particularly when there’s a witch, a vicious killer, and the Sheriff’s own behavior to deal with. But Sister Elspeth is strong enough to deal with all of it, and win her husband’s love in the end. There are times when even a madman can be tamed.

Two demure and inexperienced Englishwomen, Arabella and Belinda, are traveling to India in 1876. Arabella is to join her husband, the Colonel, and Belinda is to reconcile with Captain Adams, the fiancé she rejected. When their trip is delayed, the two foolishly set off on their own and are accosted by a band of ruthless rebels. They are at the mercy of the dethroned prince, Razak. Until a huge ransom is paid, they will serve him and his men as chained and collared submissives.

Stan is in the trenches in France and things are not going well. The enemy are advancing and he has been told to write his last letter to his loved ones. As he finishes, they are attacked, and a stroke of fate causes him to be hidden under a dead comrade, and he gets a chance to escape until he is caught by the enemy—and his journey to the camps begins. A story set in France during World War II about a soldier who struggles to fight an unknown enemy, but gets caught, and his dark secret comes out.

Eine verbotene Sehnsucht, eine Frau mit dunkler Vergangenheit und ein verlassenes Kloster... Der heißblütige Thoran hat eine Schwäche für schöne Frauen und sinnliche Spiele. Als Gast in vornehmen Bordellen, teilt er sich oft eine Geliebte mit seinem Zwillingsbruder Nikolai. Bis er Birgany trifft. sie will er für sich allein und in die vielen Spielarten der körperlichen Liebe einführen. Er träumt davon, seine Lust in die Hände dieser Frau zu geben und ihr zu dienen. Und plötzlich wird aus dem Spiel Liebe... Heiß, sinnlich und voller Leidenschaft erobert Birgany sein Herz.

Kate Percival discovered the joys of sex early in life, and was so excited by those early experiences that she decided to become a "woman of pleasure." Kate explains her story this way, "I am about to give to the world the particulars of a life fraught with incident and adventure. I am about to lift the veil from the most voluptuous scenes. I shall disguise nothing, conceal nothing, but shall relate everything that has happened to me just as it occurred. I am what is called a woman of pleasure, and have drained its cup to the very dregs."

Beautiful hotwife Emma has headed off seeking her old beau, someone with whom she held a special connection many years ago—Michael. James Hutchins starts searching for his wife Emma, desperate to bring her back. James and Emma’s wealth far exceeds that of their peers, but Emma wants more. Something that is strictly forbidden in society. An extramarital affair! Stunning Emma struggles to comprehend that Michael has moved on and is now married to another woman, Jenny. Yet despite this, Emma is determined to explore intimacy with another man.

Der Marquis von Alastair versucht, ausnahmsweise mal ein Gentleman zu sein. Aber sie akzeptiert kein "Nein" als Antwort. Die ehrbare Mildred sehnt sich nach einer Nacht des Vergnügens, bevor sie eine lieblose Ehe eingeht. Doch als sie auf dem Château der Ausschweifung ankommt, scheint der teuflisch gutaussehende Marquis von Alastair entschlossen, ihre Würde zu schützen....Sie will eine Nacht des Vergnügens. Er versucht, ihre Unschuld zu schützen. Wer wird sich in diesem verführerischen historischen Liebesroman durchsetzen?