Author: smlaviolette
After two loveless marriages to older men, widowed countess Alicia Selwood is more than ready to find a competent lover. But her late night…adventures will require her to take on a bodyguard with a proven track record of professionalism and discretion. Joss Gormley is perfect for the job. Imagine her surprise when she discovers Joss’s other qualifications—qualifications that might make him the … him the ideal man to satisfy ALL her needs…Joss never intended to be anything but Lady Selwood’s faithful servant. But the more time he spends with the delectable countess, the more he longs to love and possess…
Melissa Griffin is quite literally sick and tired. She’s the owner of one of London’s most exclusive brothels, but her failing health is telling her she can’t continue to keep working at her current pace. A relaxing stay in the country is exactly what she needs. Falling for the small town’s gorgeous young vicar—a virgin, no less—was never part of her plan. Their love is scandalous, forbidden…and … forbidden…and everything Melissa never knew she wanted. Denying her feelings is unthinkable. Avoiding devastation when her past inevitably drives them apart? Impossible.Magnus Stanwyck never resented his vow of celibacy…until meeting Melissa. As…
Courtesan Nora craves the domination of her client, Edward, but she knows better than to fall in love with his cruel touch. Yet when she agrees to be his exclusively for a year, their relationship takes a darker, even more erotic turn…
THIS IS BOOK 3 IN THE VICTORIAN DECADENCE SERIES Businessman Gideon Banks is cold, brilliant, rich…and bored. Who knew that a man who excelled at debauchery could become so bored? It’s not until he learns that he is heir to the Taunton Earldom that things start to get interesting. The late earl’s irksome, superior, and entirely too attractive widow is particularly fascinating to him. And the … him. And the fact that she’s now entirely dependent on him? That opens up an astonishing array of thrilling—and erotic—possibilities…Alys Taunton might be sheltered and lonely, but she’s not stupid. When Gideon proposes a marriage of convenience, she…
When he was a lowly footman, one kiss destroyed his life. Now wealthy, Stephen Worth wants revenge on those who ruined him — including Lady Elinor, the woman he has never forgotten. “Riveting… Lovers of historical romance will be hooked” (Publishers Weekly starred review).