Six passionate women working for an infamous brothel madam seek to overturn the wrongs they have been dealt.
Romance, suspense, plot twists… & a happy ending!
Note that Forsaking Hope (Book 2) and Wedding Violet (Book 5) are read by me, the author. The rest are AI, Artificial Intelligence – ie, Anya, A British female aged between 45 and 60.
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SAVING GRACE
She went seeking vengeance. What she got was … unexpected!
1878 – Aristocrats and princes flock to Madame Chambon’s House of Assignation where the courtesans-in-training offer wit, beauty, and culture.
Grace Fortune is the most popular of them all.
But as Grace prepares for her next job as the special initiation ‘gift’ procured by a mother in fashionable Mayfair for her son’s twenty-first birthday, Grace plans a diversion of a different kind.
One that will give her satisfaction for the wrongs that plunged her into this hated life.
However, when Grace crosses the threshold of the address where she once served in a very different capacity, her quest for revenge takes a very different turn.
What the Readers are Saying:
“This is one of the most interesting stories on why a girl might become an escort. The twists and turns are breathtaking…I couldn’t put this down.” ~ Kindle Reader
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FORSAKING HOPE
Honour? Or her heart’s desire?
When Felix discovers the divine “Miss Hope” in his bed, his betrayal is acute.
Two years ago, he’d been on the verge of proposing marriage to the beautiful governess who had taught his neighbour’s children.
But Hope had failed to appear for their secret assignation, supposedly rejecting Felix in favour of a position abroad.
Now, to Felix’s shock and dismay, Hope is the surprise gift his friends have sourced from London’s most exclusive House of Assignation in the hopes of lifting his dark depression.
Despite the pain of the past, Felix can’t bear to lose her again.
But Hope Merriweather is bound to her new life by a dark secret. She sacrificed Felix two years before.
Now, she must choose again: Honour or her heart’s desire?
For readers who love second-chance, redemption love stories with a happily-ever-after they didn’t see coming.
“This had some serious plot going on. I really liked that. I knew love would conquer all. I just didn’t know how.” ~ Kindle reader
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KEEPING FAITH
Revenge is sweet until it breaks your heart.
Falsely accused of stealing, Faith is given two choices: Fend for herself on the streets of London, or become indentured to Madame Chambon, the ruthless proprietor of London’s most exclusive brothel.
In order to survive, Faith submits to the machinations of a mysterious benefactress and begins a new life under Madame Chambon’s roof. However, she does not live like the other girls.
Rather, she’s taught the theory of how to entrance London’s noble gentlemen with her learning in philosophy, politics and art.
Her body is to be saved for the greatest enticement of all: revenge.
Faith doesn’t care what she has to do. She lives only to fulfil a bargain that will set her free.
But when Faith is recruited as the muse of a talented, sensitive painter whose victory in a prestigious art competition turns them both into celebrities overnight, she discovers the reasons behind her mission are very different from what she’d been led to believe.
Now she is complicit in something dark and dangerous while riches, adulation, and freedom are hers for the taking.
But what value are these if her heart has become a slave to the honorable man she is required to destroy?
“Another great story that has some steamy moments, all of the characters are brilliantly crafted, with the suspense and emotional intrigue that will keep you enthralled.” ~ Kindle Reader
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WEDDING VIOLET
“Pretty Woman” set in 1870s London.
When Max, Lord Belvedere, is abandoned at the altar, he believes his dreams have come true!
All that’s needed to secure his freedom is to reassure his ailing Aunt Euphemia that he is really is serious about finding a bride.
Wrapped up in the delightfully diverting arms of Violet Lilywhite while visiting London’s most prestigious House of Assignation, Max hits upon the perfect plan. A pretend wedding to a ‘penniless shop girl’ should fulfil Aunt Euphemia’s romantic dreams without losing him his newfound liberty.
Violet agrees to the deception without hesitation. Lord Belvedere is certainly the most charming and surprising of all her male consorts but she has no illusions about a shared future. She wants only to escape the clutches of infamous Madame Chambon.
The plan appears perfect until Max and Violet – against their will – find themselves falling in love.
Can Max give up his plans for freedom in an exciting new land? Or is freedom to be found in the arms of the woman he loves?
“Max and Violet’s story is packed with drama, humor, sizzle and a little suspense. I enjoyed this book from cover to cover.” ~ Kindle Reader
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CHRISTMAS CHARITY
A sweet Romeo and Juliet romance featuring two young people determined to overcome those more powerful who would keep them apart.
Reluctant courtesan, Charity, has found true love with Hugo, her first and only client.
But when poet and artist, Hugo, is tricked into gambling away his impending inheritance, Charity finds herself at the mercy of Madam Chambon and her infamous house of ill-repute.
“An engrossing story that started out predictable, but didn’t go the way I thought it would. I really enjoyed reading it.” ~ Kindle Reader.
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LOVING LILY
A gaslighting Gothic romance with suspense and mystery.
Lily Eustace, darling of the spiritualist world, wants only one man to believe her story.
Her survival depends upon it.
As Lily “summons the spirits” at Mrs Moore’s Wednesday night séances, her increasingly popular performances attract a strange following—including the key suspect in a recent murder.
When principled newspaper editor, Hamish McTavish, is sold a photograph of Lily ‘Eustace’, he is certain the celebrated woman of intrigue is the guttersnipe he chased into a brothel after she stole his sister’s bonnet.
But as Hamish unravels the mystery of the woman who summons the loved ones of London’s aristocracy from beyond the grave, he discovers Lily’s claims are not the lies of a charlatan.
And unless he can track down her enemies in time, Hamish fears the grave is where Lily – and his heart – are destined.
A dark romance with a happy ending for those readers who love Victorian Gothic mystery books.
“The plot was interesting, different, and well thought out. The story is filled with mystery, secrets, deceit, and dastardly villains.” ~ Kindle reader
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