Welcome to the Surrey Sexual Freedom Society – where unconventional and uninhibited ladies and gentlemen discuss all matters erotic…After twenty-five years in the British army, Captain Randall Denham thought he’d seen it all. Yet nothing prepared him for Lady Portia Butler, the fiercest, most exasperating, and amusing beauty he’d ever met—or how hard he would fall for her. Randall yearns to be … to be at her command in the bedchamber as well as out, but a match between a highborn lady and a penniless ex-soldier of dubious birth is impossible.
Quite content to be unwed and childless, Portia cherishes her friends, her charitable causes, and outwitting the ton. She shouldn’t be having erotic fantasies about her bodyguard Denham…and definitely shouldn’t engage in a wicked secret affair with him. But when her family dictates she must cede her independence and marry a peer or face dire consequences, Portia faces her sternest battle yet: defeating the wealthy patriarchy to win the greatest prize of all—love.
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Captain Randall Denham is retired from the British Army and now he is the bodyguard to Lady Portia Butler. He had no idea what he was getting himself into by agreeing to guard her. Lady Portia is a unique individual in more ways than one and he has no business lusting after her or wishing she would command him in bed. Little does he know Portia is also lusting after him. But before they can address the situation, her family rears their collectively ugly head and now all bets are off. Will they win this final hand?
Ahhhh. I love a strong man who wants to submit to a strong woman. Nice to see it in an historical romance! Portia is brave and fierce, but hamstrung by her damn family. They’ve let her get away with quite a lot (most of which they don’t even know about hehe) but her dumbass brother has decided to put his foot down. Ugh. Men. The world building takes a back seat to the characters and that’s perfectly fine because the characters are wonderful. If you like historical romance with nommy sex and a strong woman taking command then don’t pass this one up.
Starring Captain Randall Denham and Lady (Pistol) Portia Butler. A lady + her bodyguard = LOVE!!
I absolutely looooooved Portia and Randall!! Super sexy couple. Portia is a strong and independent woman who knows what she wants… and what she wants is her body guard. Randall may be brawny and fierce on the outside, but he is a yummy beta hero at heart, who wants to be commanded by the woman who he is protecting. The power play between these two are freaken scorching, but I truly love how sweet and passionate they are towards each other. It’s rare to find a soulmate who completely understands you… and these two understood each other perfectly.
But Portia’s independence is threatened when her family decides that the life of a spinster is not acceptable… and the only course for her is to be thrust upon the marriage mart. This also cuts her time with Randall whose service will no longer be needed once Portia is married off. To be with the woman he loves, Randall turns to the one man he has promised himself never to contact. But he’s willing to do everything and sacrifice all for his lady.
*I love the scene where they both rush to the Dare residence for a quickie. I was laughing then fanning myself.
Such a fantastic ending to an amazing series!! I’m kinda sad to leave these characters. Nicola Davidson wrote a wonderful group of people whose monthly meetings, to talk about all things erotica, creates a safe place for all to be themselves. Wish we could all be fortunate enough to be surrounded by strong friendships like these. This is book 4 in the Surrey Sexual Freedom Society Series.
I love Nicola Davidson’s stories. She is firmly on my keeper shelf.
My star system:
4 stars: Book was great… loved the characters… will definitely be re-reading this story… but didn’t make me cry.
What a perfect ending for this sexy series. When Portia’s dunce of a half-brother, now the Marquess, demands she come home, behave “appropriately,” and marry “well,” the simmering, but secret, attraction between her and Randall Denham, her bodyguard, explodes into an exciting affair. Although they would like to be together permanently, it doesn’t seem likely. Defeating her brother won’t be easy, but Portia and Randall are resourceful and have a number of willing accomplices, including one that is quite unexpected. Who wins? We’ll see.
The SFS series is a sensual treat and At His Lady’s Command is the best of the series. Portia is just as opinionated (open-minded), independent, caring and happy (until her brother butts in). Randall is stoic and steady in his protection of his daring charge. They are both quite energetic in their shared activities. The Duke of Fairfield, who just happens to be Randall’s father, is a wonderful newcomer. He is in some ways not what one expects of a powerful duke. Challenge, adventure, humor, a little subterfuge, and some really hot romance makes this story page turning entertainment. Definitely a sizzling 5 stars.
I love this entire series!
I had been anticipating this book for so long, I devoured it as soon as I could. I have loved Captain Randall Denham and Lady Portia Butler since reading the first book in this series. I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed because Nicola Davidson never does me, but AT HIS LADY’S COMMAND is everything I had hoped for and much, much more!
We had witnessed the sexual tension crackling around Randall and Portia every time they were around each other, and in this book the fireworks finally explode. Both are such fabulous characters, so well fleshed-out, and so engaging. I loved how faithfully Ms. Davidson portrayed their dynamics: a dominant woman and a submissive man, a trope that is, alas, much underused in literature. I also loved that they are older: Portia is 38 and Randall 44. Portia is fierce and independent, but not in a foolish way; she navigates the strict Regency society as best as she can. Randall is no slouch either: he’s a former soldier, loyal, and he will defend to the death anyone who threatens his loved ones, especially the one who has entirely captured his heart. Portia founds herself in an almost impossible situation, and Randall makes a huge sacrifice for her, and what a fabulous story AT HIS LADY’S COMMAND turned out to be!
The Surrey SFS is a series of erotic novellas, and as every book in this splendid series, this instalment has a solid plot, more excitement and poignant moments than I could ever have imagined, and a remarkably tender love story. The sex scenes are splendid, the banter between Randall and Portia is witty, sexy and clever; the prose is lush, eloquent and utterly gorgeous; everything is historically accurate, and there are some unforgettable funny moments, such as the nickname “Faffy”! Only fearless Portia would dare! And the epilogue was simply wonderful.
Or to put it in a few words, I am delighted to say that AT HIS LADY’S COMMAND is utter perfection! Although AT HIS LADY’S COMMAND is the fourth and, alas, final book in this spectacular series, it can easily be read as a standalone, but after this one, you will want to read it all! Perfect, absolutely perfect from the first word to the very last!
After twenty-five years in the British army, Captain Randall Denham thought he’d seen it all. Now he is bodyguard to Lady Portia Butler, the fiercest, most exasperating, and amusing beauty he’d ever met. Quite content to be unwed and childless, Portia cherishes her friends & her charitable causes especially her orphanage. She shouldn’t be having erotic fantasies about her bodyguard Denham and definitely shouldn’t engage in a wicked secret affair with him. Then her stepbrother dictates she must cede her independence and marry a peer or face dire consequences, Portia faces her sternest battle yet.
This is the final book about the society & whilst it could be read on its own to fully appreciate it I’d recommend reading the books in order. Portia has been the driving force of the society with her ever faithful bodyguard Denham, their attraction has been hinted at in previous books but at last they act upon it & it’s hot. Denham is at her command, it’s well written & in no way does it diminish his masculinity. I read the book in a sitting not wanting to put it down & to see how their HEA could be resolved as there were a couple of twists & turns along the way. The characters were well portrayed, I particularly liked that both Portia & Denham were mature & knew their own minds. I disliked Halstead & pepper was too good for him! A very enjoyable engrossing read