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A young rake soon to inherit an impoverished estate…a lonely widow unable to produce an heir…a love they must forsake. Widowed at thirty, Charlotte, Dowager Countess of Peterborough, finds herself on the lonely edge of Society, caught between the young chits vying for a husband and older matrons. In a moment of vulnerability, she meets a young rake who tempts her to forget propriety and reclaim her feminine powers of seduction…for a while. Their affair can only last until he marries a wealthy debutante who can give him what Charlotte cannot. An heir. In his final year at Oxford, William Stanton, heir to the Earl of Harrington, is forced to manage the earldom for his drunken father and provide for his family. With the prospect of an advantageous marriage looming in his future, he yearns for the frivolity of his peers. But when he encounters a lovely widow, he’s drawn to her keen mind as much as he is to her beauty. She believes they are destined to part. To keep her, he must battle Fate, time, and the rules of Society that conspire against them. Tropes: Steamy / spicy Age gap Widow/student Epistolary Golden retriever hero
An outrageous free spirit meets her match in an introvert with a secret leather business Raised as a free spirit, Beth Jenkins refuses to submit to the Ton’s rigid rules. She has fun where she wants, with whomever she wishes. By day, she excels at matching people’s needs with those who can provide them. That talent and her cousin, Lady Althea Egerton, are the only barriers standing between her and complete ostracization. When her cousin requires an investor for her business, Beth gains them an entrée to a house party hosted by a wealthy earl, where she encounters Robert Orford. The intimate leather apparel and toys of pleasure he creates entice Beth as much as the man himself, and she is determined to pursue him. As the stocky second son of an earl, Robert was bullied as a child and hates being in the public eye. Beth’s behavior is far too outrageous for his tastes. If only she didn’t have the curvy figure he most admires, perfect for testing his leather pieces. But Beth refuses to be tamed, so if she can’t convince him to care less about society’s disapproval, they could be forced to walk away from the perfect partnership for leather and love.
Even at an all-girls school in Regency England, workplace romances can prove challenging. Regina Carlisle has found her forever home at The School of Enlightenment as the stablemistress. She can run the stables, wear men’s trousers, and love who she wants. Despite being surrounded by lovely women, only one woman tempts her—her employer, the headmistress. Too bad about the no-fraternization rule. The School of Enlightenment is Helen Montague’s passion. As a widow, she focused her time building the school from nothing, but now it is established, she is lonely. When the stablemistress is injured in a fall, Helen steps in to help take care of her, discovering a new desire. Although she’s in charge of enforcing the rules, Helen is now tempted to break them.
1816 London After her mother’s death, Penelope Wood’s hope of opening a bakery falls victim to the real need to support herself. When four retired courtesans present her with a temporary yet lucrative path back to her dream, she wants to hear more. Attending the School of Enlightenment, participating in a Virgin Auction, and becoming a courtesan all sound feasible. The most important rule—do not fall in love. Lord Michael Slade, heir to the Earl of Mansfield, loves his family above all else, cooks for relaxation, and revels in his membership to a discreet spanking club. But his father is ill, and his mother is pushing him to marry. Even so, when he meets a dark-haired beauty who doesn’t mind a good spanking and discovers she’s up for auction, he can’t let her go to another man. He has to have her...at least until he finds a wife. With an inevitable marriage looming and a vow to remain faithful to his hypothetical bride once he’s engaged, both Penelope and Michael must protect their hearts, even as they find a connection they cannot deny.
Lorraine Franklin has always been something of an eccentric person. She works in an antique store and was raised by a man who believed in everything from vampires to alien wizards, so she has a healthy sense of wonder about the world and enjoys being who she is, even if it means that she’s lonely and doesn’t have anyone to share her life with. But when a group of strangers start hanging out around her store, asking about an item that she’s never heard of before, and doesn’t even think she has, she’s going to realize that some of her father’s fantasy stories were indeed very real. The strangers are warrior guards from another planet, and the item they’re looking for belonged to their late king, given to the previous owner of the shop, her father, for safekeeping. The only problem is, Lorraine has no idea where the item ended up, and her father’s dead. When she finds out that the item could literally mean life or death for the late king’s followers, under the rule of a new, tyrannical king, she’ll throw herself headlong into helping, and maybe find love along the way.
Orphaned at eighteen, Sophia Wilkinson has learned love means loss. Now she must leave her country home to navigate the opulence of the London Season, although she has no desire for romance or a husband. Edward Morduant, the newest Earl of Peterborough, is struggling with the business of his family estate. He has shunned marriage due to a shameful secret, but with his title comes the need for heirs. Despite their misgivings, Sophia and Edward cannot resist their attraction. When she accidentally discovers his penchant for spankings, her curiosity is her undoing. A clandestine meeting risks a scandal. Only marriage to a reluctant bridegroom can save her reputation. But perhaps the School of Enlightenment can give her an education in love.
Alex My past is a noose around my neck. Exiled from my family home for almost ten years, I follow a strict set of rules in order to remain free. But when I set eyes on SJ, my control frays. Is it her sweet Texas twang, those sparkling baby-blues, or that peach of a backside? All of it. She’s got me tied up in knots—exactly where I dream about having her. If I give into my fantasy, I could lose everything. SJ I should have looked the gift horse in the mouth. My uncle sent me to Colorado tangled in a web of lies I can’t seem to free myself from. He wants to take Alex down and he wants to use me to do it. But I’m not sure Alex is the monster my uncle swears he is. Forced to choose between my family and the man who has quickly become wrapped up in my heart, there’s no way I can win. Tropes: Protective blue-collar hero Family first Found family Forgiveness
Quaythars Felixiuh couldn't be mistaken for Santa, and he's no saint. Andrea Watts, aspiring teacher, loves all things Christmas. But when she falls asleep in her car in a winter storm, only the timely arrival of a hairy alien saves her from certain death. Quaythars Felixiuh, species geneticist, intends to retrieve his mate at her request. The entire Uhraervi race is counting on their success. But when he lands on Earth, he is shocked by Andrea’s poor judgment. He can save her life, but he will not be keeping her. Even if it costs him his future. A fake relationship can lull the expectations of the Uhraervi people, and allow Andrea to receive necessary medical care. But she didn’t ask to be rescued, and her future isn’t on an alien space station. She’s going home for Christmas, no matter how attractive Quay is. Originally published in the Passionate Ink Holiday Shorts anthology.
The complete guide to the fashion industry, featuring interviews with top designers who explain the intricacies of the world of fashion design Anyone who has ever tried to launch a fashion design career knows how grueling it can be. The fashion industry is a highly prominent field, yielding a competitive environment that is greatly guarded, secretive, and difficult to infiltrate. Becoming a Fashion Designer provides all the information, resources, and tools you need to help you navigate these obstacles and successfully launch a career in fashion design. Of the various job opportunities available in the fashion industry, the career path of a fashion designer consistently ranks as the most pop...
Maggie Jacobs is passionate about driving positive change and growth for individuals, teams, executives, and organizations. 10+ years working with C-suite executives, turning the seemingly impossible into reality. Maggie has developed a philosophy that strength and resilience thru authentic communication, solution-finding-and decisive action.