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I’m so happy to announce the release of my newest erotic historical romance, TAKEN BY THE DUKE. This is the first book in a new series called The Pleasure Wars. Here is a quick description:

An eye for an eye, a sin for a sin…

Amid all the lies and scandals that fuel Society’s gossip mill, one truth has stood out: House Rothcastle and House Windbury have always hated each other.

Lady Ava Windbury prays the feud will someday end, to no avail. One dreadful night, her brother accidentally causes the death of Christian Rothcastle’s sister, a tragedy that leaves both men maimed.

Consumed by grief, Christian makes a grim decision. He will kidnap Lady Ava so that her family will feel the pain of loss as keenly as he feels the loss of his own sister. But once he has Ava in his clutches, desire takes unexpected hold. Even more surprising, she willingly surrenders to his every sexual whim—after haggling over the terms of giving up her virginity.

Too late, he realizes she is using her body for peace, not war. But just as their affair of revenges turns into an affair of the heart, the past rears its ugly head to take matters into its own hands…
The book is available at all eBook retailers:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BNDPQVG/

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/taken...

Kobo: http://www.kobobooks.com/ebook/Taken-...

And of course at Apple, Sony and Samhain itself! If you pick it up, I hope you enjoy it. It’s one of my favorite books I’ve ever written, so it’s close to my heart.
Taken By the Duke

I can’t believe it but, my newest erotic historical romance, Beautiful Distraction is out today!! This is the fourth and final book in my The Pleasure Wars series (Taken By the Duke, Pleasuring the Lady and Beauty and the Earl are all available now). AND it’s only 99 cents (as a thank you to all my readers).
Here is a quick description:

It has been a particularly trying day for Olivia Cranfield. Despite her impeccable manners, stylish clothing and posh accent, another protector has detected her lowborn status and rejected her out of hand.

When fellow courtesan Violet invites her to come to Bath to help with the wicked seduction of the scarred, reclusive Earl of Windbury, Olivia jumps at the offer, eager for some excitement and a change of scenery.

The moment Malcolm Graham lays eyes on the delectable woman lurking in the bathhouse alley, he knows she’s a decoy to keep him busy while her friend seduces the earl inside. For a moment, he allows her to play her game…but one touch, and all he can think about is ending the two years of self-denial he’s endured in the name of friendship.

Instant attraction quickly turns into a decidedly erotic affair that makes Olivia question all she’s ever known about passion. But when the truth behind Violet’s assignment comes to light, betrayal threatens to bring everything they’ve built crashing down around Olivia’s broken heart.

The book is available at all eBook retailers:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IMHJB76/

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beaut...

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/eboo...

Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/beau...

And of course at Google and Samhain itself! If you pick it up, I hope you enjoy it.

I’m so excited to announce that my newest erotic historical romance is out today!! A MATTER OF SIN is the 1st book in my Ladies Book of Pleasures series about a scandalous book and the women whose lives are changed forever by it.

Here is a quick description:

The widowed Lady Isabel Avenbury has one remaining younger sister to shepherd into an advantageous marriage, and then she will be free. Free to take a lover to fill her lonely nights—the only option left for a woman on the delicate edge of a certain age.

Except when she chaperones her sister to a country house party, she is taken aback by her sudden, undeniable attraction to the host. And deliciously scandalized when she finds a copy of the notorious, much-gossiped-about Ladies Book of Pleasures in his library.

When Seth Rowland, Marquis Lyndham, notices his book is missing, his interest is piqued as to which of the potential young brides at his party has absconded with it—and he’s shocked to discover it’s Isabel. Though older than the women he’d planned to court, the powerful beauty exudes a sensuality he cannot ignore.

The book inspires them to begin a desperate, passionate affair. But their time together is running out and they must choose. Follow society’s rules, or take a chance at love.
The book is available at all eBook retailers:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K5RAA8A/

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-mat...

Kobo: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-mat...

And of course at Apple, Google and Samhain itself! If you pick it up, I hope you enjoy it.

Promo Posts A Measure of Deceit
Here we are at another release day (YAY!!!) and I’m so thrilled that A MEASURE OF DECEIT is the third and final book in my Ladies Book of Pleasures series about a scandalous book and the women whose lives are changed forever by it (the first was A MATTER OF SIN and second was A MOMENT OF PASSION, both of which are still available everywhere).
Here is a quick description:

The Ladies Book of Pleasures, now credited with two marriages and countless other affairs and liaisons, has Society all aflutter. The one person not benefitting from its scandalous advice? The author herself.
From the safety of her anonymity, Lady Grace Hollis, Duchess of Jameswood, enjoys the blissful results of her handiwork—and pretends she does not miss the passionate proclivities she penned. But when her handsome editor begins making the rounds of Society parties, she wonders how long her secret will be safe.

Connor Sheridan wants—needs—to know the answer to the one burning question on everyone’s lips: the mystery writer’s identity. And it’s not just because their correspondence, delivered via untraceable couriers, has made him smile, frown, or imagine her engaged in erotic escapades—with him.
Other letters have begun landing on his desk, letters written by a decidedly unfriendly hand. And though it may threaten her reputation, the safest place for her could very well be his arms. Whether she likes it or not.

The book is available at all eBook retailers:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ODW2IFG/

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-mea...

Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/eboo...

Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/a-me...

Google: http://books.google.com/books?id=qdLH...

Samhain: https://www.samhainpublishing.com/boo...

If you pick it up, I hope you enjoy it.

This is a huge day for me! Today THE OTHER DUKE is out!! This book about a man who inherits a title and a bride unexpectedly is the first book in my The Notorious Flynns series and my first book on my 100% Indie journey! It’s scary and exciting and I hope you all love it.

Here is a quick description:

For years Serafina McPhee has been engaged to marry the heir to the Duke of Hartholm and for almost as long, she has been struggling to find a way out of that engagement. When he suddenly dies, she does not mourn but thrills at the idea that she will be free. Unfortunately, best laid plans go awry when the next in line for the title, her intended’s cousin, Raphael “Rafe” Flynn is forced to take over the engagement. But Serafina knows Rafe’s reputation as a libertine and wants nothing to do with him, either, even if he is devastatingly handsome.

She proposes an arrangement: she will agree to the marriage and provide Rafe with his heir and spare. Once she has done her duty, he will let her go. Rafe is intrigued both by her beauty and by her utter disgust with the idea of being his bride. Women normally fall at his feet, not cringe away from him. However, since their arranged marriage is not something he can escape, he agrees to her terms.

But when he finds out on their wedding night the truth about her torture at the hands of his predecessor, he finds himself driven not just to fulfill his bargain with his new bride, but to introduce her to desire. While they move closer together, surrendering to wicked pleasures, dangerous emotions may violate every agreement they’ve made.

The book is available at all eBook retailers:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QQOIBOQ/
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-o...
Kobo: http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/eboo...
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-...

If you pick it up, I truly hope you enjoy it and might leave a review for it here on Goodreads and on Amazon or another retailer. Happy Tuesday!!

I can’t believe I get to post this today, but my 50th book is out TODAY. THE SCOUNDREL’S LOVER is the second book in my The Notorious Flynns series, featuring Annabelle Flynn. The book can be read as a standalone story!
Here is a quick description:

Annabelle Flynn is the sister of London's two biggest libertines, and her reaction has been to become the picture of purity. But the sensual nature of her family has not been lost on her and she is troubled by urges she dare not follow. She ignores the demands of her body and instead throws herself into two different activities. One is pursuing a proper marriage in Society and the other is trying to save her broken brother by following him into the shocking Donville Masquerade, part of a hell run by the mysterious Marcus Rivers.

By day, Annabelle pursues ladylike endeavors and seeks a staid husband to combat the wild reputations of her brothers. By night, she inserts herself into Marcus's business... and eventually she finds herself seduced into his bed.

But can a not-quite-proper lady and an entirely unsuitable cad find anything in common outside of the bedroom? And will Annabelle be willing to trade passion for cold, calculated 'perfection'?

The book is available at all eBook retailers:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TNB12DQ

Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/the-...

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-s...

Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...

If you pick it up, I truly hope you enjoy it and might leave a review for it here on Goodreads and on Amazon or another retailer. Happy Tuesday!!

I'm so thrilled to announce that The Widow Wager hit the USA Today Bestseller list this week! It is my first time ever hitting this list and I'm so thrilled! Thank you to everyone who bought it and I hope you're enjoying it!

No Gentleman for GeorginaI’m really thrilled today to post about the release of my 52nd book, No Gentleman for Georgina! It’s the 4th book in my The Notorious Flynns series!. The book can be read as a standalone story! Oh and it’s only 99 cents through the end of Thursday (May 14) – we’re extending the 99 cent price by a couple of days as a big thank you since my last book hit the USA Today Bestseller list. But grab it now because on Friday the price will go up to $2.99

Here is a quick description:

Georgina Hickson has lived her life doing everything she is supposed to do in order to land the titled husband her family requires. When she met Paul Abbot at a gathering at a friend's, it was the first time she ever wanted more. But more is something she knows she cannot have.

Paul has been in love with Georgina since the moment he laid eyes on her two years before, but he knows he isn't good enough for her and it can never be. But when he finds out she desperately wants to see a special exhibit in London, he agrees to take her. But can a stolen moment, a stolen kiss and a whispered confession lead to happiness or heartache?
The book is available at all eBook retailers:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WAAWAOM/

Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/no-g...

Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-ge...

Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...

If you pick it up, I truly hope you enjoy it and might leave a review for it here on Goodreads and on Amazon or another retailer. Happy Tuesday!!

I’m really excited to announce the release TODAY of A Marquis for Mary! It’s the 5th and final book in my The Notorious Flynns series and is also the 0.5 book for my next series, The Wicked Woodleys! The book can be read as a standalone story. Oh and it’s only 99 cents through the end of Tuesday so grab it now because on Wednesday the price will go up to $2.99

Here is a quick description:

Mary Quinn is almost at the end of her rope. After two years under her sister and brother-in-law's protection she may soon have to return to her terrible father's house if she cannot find a husband. In her desperation, she bumps into Edward, Marquis Woodley. Drawn to each other, they are soon thrown into a scandal that leads to an engagement.

But as the pair grow closer and their wedding looms, Woodley's past and the horrific circumstances of his first wife's death may keep them from the happy ending that will save them both.

The book is available at all eBook retailers:

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XFRET7U/
Apple: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/...
Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-mar...
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...

If you pick it up, I truly hope you enjoy it and might leave a review for it here on Goodreads and on Amazon or another retailer. Happy Tuesday!!

Save almost $8 off the retailer cover prices of The Notorious Flynns series by buying their bundle TODAY:

The Notorious Flynns:

A new duke with an inherited bride, a lady with a secret desire and a gentleman determined to destroy himself. Along with their friends, the Flynns are not your average family. Pick up the bestselling series readers are raving about.

The Other Duke: Rafe Flynn has just inherited an unexpected dukedom and an unwilling bride. Can he overcome Serafina McPhee’s troubled past and prove to her that love is worth fighting for?

The Scoundrel’s Lover: Annabelle Flynn needs a proper husband to combat the bad reputations of her brothers. What she wants is Marcus Rivers, proprietor of an erotic club and the most improper man of all.

The Widow Wager: Crispin Flynn has been riding a dangerous path to ruin since he lost the woman he loved. But when he wakes up with widow Gemma Quinn in his bed, he just might have to change his way of life to win her.

No Gentleman for Georgina: Georgina Hickson has lived a life of utter propriety without any success in the marriage mart. But she has a secret, she has been in love with Paul Abbot, the manager of an erotic club, for years. Can one stolen night give her everything she ever wanted?

A Marquis for Mary: Mary Quinn is almost out of time. If she cannot find a proper husband before the end of the Season, she will have to return to her father’s home and his dangerous plans. But a stolen kiss in the garden with the handsome and troubled Edward, Marquis of Woodley, may solve all her problems and put her on the path to the love of her life.

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0100Q3M3U/

Apple: https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/...

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books...

Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebo...

Enjoy!!