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The Viscount Marlow's got a reputation for wildness and wicked behavior. He's earned the nickname "Mad Marlow" through years of determined vice, but now he's in love with his friend's sister, the glitteringly pure Lady Rosalind. She's kind, polite, obedient, and well-respected-in short, everything he'll never be. Whispered promises and a secret kiss lead to a marriage proposal, one her protective parents dismiss out of hand. That should be the end of their provocative love affair, but instead, it's the beginning of a journey fraught with deceit and danger, and passionate disciplinary sessions for a young woman Marlow fears he'll never deserve...

Take a rousing romp through 1790s England with this fourth and final book in the Properly Spanked series...A duke as wealthy and powerful as the Duke of Arlington requires, by matter of course, an elegant, perfectly pedigreed bride. Unfortunately, he must settle for the king's choice: Miss Guinevere Vaughn, the rough-edged daughter of a border baron. She's pretty enough for a Welsh hellion, but she hasn't the necessary polish to succeed in London society. When Aidan explains that she'll need to improve her manners-and her disposition-he finds himself locked in a vexing battle of wills. Gwen never asked to wed a duke. Her new husband is haughty, inflexible, and demanding, and makes no secret of his disdain for her upbringing. No matter how hard she tries to please him, she's never good enough. He disciplines her with an iron hand, and then expects her to submit to his vile whims in bed. Not that his whims are...completely...vile...all of the time. It's only that her husband doesn't love her, and she wants him to love her. If only her feelings were not so complicated.If only life was not so difficult Under A Duke's Hand...

Take a rousing romp through 1790s England with this second of four Properly Spanked novels...The Earl of Warren never considered himself the heroic type-or the marrying type. Unfortunately, while attempting to save the mysterious Lady Maitland from the clutches of a degenerate fortune hunter, he ends up shackled to her himself. It was never in the plans, and worse, his bride doesn't want him. Rather than feel grateful, Josephine begs to be released from the marriage so she can accomplish her dearest goal-to be left alone. Troubled by an unconventional childhood, scarred by painful memories, Josephine acts out until Warren has no choice but to begin a disciplinary program to bring her to heel. Although his spankings are firm, painful, and plentiful, he makes little progress in taming his wild countess. But her wildness pleases him in the bedroom, where they spend hours at uninhibited play, fulfilling licentious and carnal lusts. While Josephine struggles to understand her feelings toward her authoritative husband, Warren must decide if having a tame wife is worth the anguish of damaging her already vulnerable heart.This 82K word novel contains acts of punishment and discipline, anal play, sado-masochism, and other sensual practices.

Kat enjoys a six-night-a-week party habit, and frequently indulges in empty, meaningless sex. Then an accident lands her in the hospital. She wakes to find a menagerie of origami figures-and a gorgeous neurosurgeon-beside her bed. The complexity of the paper creations is nothing compared to the complexity of dark-eyed, authoritative Ryan, who seems determined to give her life some direction. Trouble is, Kat's just as determined to resist his efforts to tame her wild side.With persistence, Ryan draws Kat into his world of dominance and submission, where quiet commands and lengths of rope awaken needs and desires she never knew she possessed. But Ryan's intimate, erotic shibari sessions frighten Kat as much as they excite her, for each simple knot requires infinite trust and inspires complicated emotions.When a family crisis tests their love and threatens to snap the fragile ties that bind them, will fortune ever smile on this unlikely couple, or will fate tear them apart?

Not all fantasies are safe, sane, and consensual. Welcome to the world of The Gallery...Milo Fierro lives for two things, dominance and music. At The Gallery, where depravity rules, he's known for his passionate desires, but on the outside, he's learned to hide beneath a veneer of dark-eyed professionalism. It's too dangerous to be himself. Most women don't understand.Alice definitely doesn't understand. Her father was his violin teacher for years, and now that she and Milo are adults, she thinks they can be friends. The girl he knew as "Lala" draws him in with her grace and kindness, unaware of his ugly, hidden side. He can't touch her, or even stand near her. He doesn't dare reach out to her, no matter how much her talent and beauty inflames his lusts. She deserves better, deserves a man who's nothing like him...If only she wasn't so impossible to resist.

Sophie finally finds the courage to reenter the Atlanta BDSM scene after extricating herself from an abusive relationship. At a local munch, she meets Dave, a funny, laid-back erotic photographer. When she sees him again later at a dungeon, Sophie is surprised by her strong attraction, and nervous about starting a new relationship, but Dave eases her fears. They embark on a sexy, thrilling D/s relationship and Sophie finds healing and fulfillment in Dave's arms.But Sophie is still haunted by nightmares of her past. On a dark night in the woods with Dave and his friend Ryan, frightening memories overtake her. She knows that in order to move on, she must uncover the tragedy that haunts her subconscious.Sophie's quest for answers brings her face-to-face with her previous tormentor. She finds herself once more in the deep woods, not only fighting for answers . . . but also for her life.

Take a rousing romp through 1790s England with this first of four Properly Spanked novels... The Lady Aurelia has been promised in marriage to the Marquess of Townsend since she was four and he was fourteen. Unfortunately, she grew up into a pillar of propriety while her betrothed grew up into a renowned rake. Of course, no one would expect such an unsuitable match to go forward...which is why they find themselves at a loss when circumstances force them to the altar and into each other's arms.Hunter, the beleaguered marquess, believes he'll survive the uneven match by continuing to frequent his well-trained coterie of whores and courtesans, but Aurelia's powerful father has other ideas. When he blocks Hunter's access to the only women shameless enough to cater to his decadent needs, the marquess informs his new wife that something will have to be done.That "something" will be the immediate commencement of her erotic training...whether she wants it or not.This 70K word novel contains acts of punishment and discipline, anal play, and other sensual practices. The Properly Spanked Series#1 Training Lady Townsend#2 To Tame A Countess#3 My Naughty Minette#4 Under A Duke's Hand

In his years at Ironclad, Ransom has built a reputation as a no-nonsense bodyguard. He reels in the perverts, wrangles the mangled, and controls celebrities who are notoriously out of control. So when a world-famous DJ starts slipping into risky habits, he's hired to keep her on track during a multi-million-dollar tour. He figures he'll just knock the diva down a few pegs and scare her straight. Problem is, Lola isn't easily frightened, and "difficult" doesn't begin to describe their contentious relationship. The only thing more annoying than their daily fights and power struggles is their intensifying emotional connection. Ransom's determined to save her...even if she doesn't want to be saved.

New from Annabel Joseph--a collection of four steamy shorts about friendship, love, and seduction.Definitely Kinky Ruby's known the guys in her string quartet forever. There's Jonathan, the bossy lead violinist, and Steve, the cellist, who plays ref when they're at each other's throats. Then there's Ethan, the viola player. After five years, he's still a mystery: quiet, unassuming, and intensely dedicated to the music they create. Who would've thought he'd be the one to step up and comfort her after a wedding reception gig goes haywire? Who would've thought they'd end up in each other's arms?And who would've thought he'd know how to tilt her world sideways using only his voice, his fingers, and a bundle of rope?Perfect and Powerful Sure, Ruby can't stand lead violinist Jonathan most of the time, but she agrees to play his girlfriend at a party so he can fend off a stalker-ish fan. Only problem-over the course of the night, she discovers Jon's an amazing dancer, and an even better kisser. When she's in his arms, she forgets how much he irritates her, because he's so passionate and forceful, so unapologetically in command.He's always a strict taskmaster during rehearsals and concerts, but maybe that translates into something more fun in the bedroom. With Ethan's support and encouragement, Ruby decides to find out...Play With Me Steve's the big brother type, always has been-tall, blond, fun-loving, faithful, and protective. When Ruby shows up on the wrong night for one of his famed pajama parties, he graciously invites her to stay and hang out. Everything's great, until she gets a little too drunk on hard cider and professes her horniness for him. Repeatedly.Well, the other two guys turned out to be fascinating learning experiences in the bedroom. Now Ruby and Steve have to decide if they want to cross that line too, or preserve their easy friendship. Maybe, with a little luck, they can do both. The Full Concerto The good news: the Gold Quartet has been invited to play one of their favorite concertos as guest artists with the noted Berlin Philharmonic. The bad news: the concert falls on Ruby's birthday, so she'll be traveling to Europe with her fellow musicians instead of celebrating at home with family and friends.The guys hatch a plan to make it up to her, a plan to celebrate Ruby's birthday in a way she'll never forget. Playing with one of the foremost orchestras in the world is cool, but fulfilling one of Ruby's naughtiest fantasies is even better. Her three trusted friends and lovers take her on a ride of deep, passionate surrender, bringing this quartet of sensual stories to a spectacular close.

High stakes chess competition has always been a man's game-until Grace Ann Frasier topples some of the game's greatest champions and turns the chess world on its ear. Her prowess at the game is matched only by her rivals' desire to defeat her, or, worse, avenge their losses. When an international championship threatens Grace's safety, a bevy of security experts are hired to look after her, but only one is her personal, close-duty bodyguard, courtesy of Ironclad Solutions, Inc. Sam Knight knows nothing about chess, but he knows Grace is working to achieve something important, and he vows to shelter her from those who mean her harm. When she leans on him for emotional support, attraction battles with professionalism and Sam finds his self-discipline wavering. Soon the complexity of their relationship resembles a chess board, where one questionable move can ruin everything-or win a game that could resonate around the world.

In the sexually charged world of Cirque du Monde, CEO Michel Lemaitre reigns as king of depravity. He's a stringent, brutal Master who selects his slaves based on their ability to cope with strict handling and pain. He exerts rigid control over his chosen partners and they submit to him in all things-that is, until fiery Italian acrobat Valentina Sancia enters his life.Valentina's known as La Vampa, the flame of Napoli, and her tempestuous personality and wild libido soar as high as her circus tricks. To his chagrin, she wants nothing more than to be his slave. Michel finds himself drawn to the red-headed firebrand even as he tries his hardest to resist her. It doesn't help that the sensual beauty idolizes him and tempts him at every turn. He finally engages her in a one-month, no-holds-barred Master-slave relationship to prove their incompatibility. And that's when the circus really begins.The two become wrapped up in bondage, cages, physical ordeals...and an emotionally fraught battle of wills. He's never had a slave burn so bright, and Valentina's heart is set on pleasing her Master, no matter the torment and trials she must endure. Is there such a thing as too much passion? Michel's convinced there is, and he's determined to tame a billowing love on the verge of blazing out of control.

Lady Ophelia's voice is so lovely, so incomparable, she's permitted to break convention and appear on the London stage. The young ingenue has more admirers than she realizes, but after long years cloistered at a Viennese music school, she has no idea how society's games of courtship and seduction are played. The Marquess of Wescott is prone to bucking convention too-not always in a good way. He and his friends are frequent subjects of gossip for their rakish behavior, like their regular forays to Pearl's Emporium, where lovers of discipline explore risqué fantasies in secret rooms. Wescott and Ophelia's fates collide on a dry autumn night, when a fast-moving fire strands them together on the outskirts of London. As the sun rises, they learn convention can only be stretched so far. They're obliged to wed in a quick, quiet ceremony, and embark upon married life as little more than strangers. From the start, their dueling personalities tangle into knots of frustration and regret. But marriage is marriage, and they must learn to live with one another. Lord Wescott tries to bring his wife into line using the disciplinary tactics he's honed over the years, but Ophelia's not so easily tamed. She's a stubborn soul, determined to resist her husband at every turn. Life is not an opera, and love is not easy. For Wescott and Ophelia, the battle has only begun...

It's been three years since they first met, and Chere is finally where she wants to be: in Price's dungeon. Well, she's in his dungeon part of the time. The rest of the time, she's living in his home, eating his food, sleeping in his bed, reading his books, wearing his-well, no, he won't let her wear anything. In fact, there are a lot of things he doesn't allow, more than she ever imagined in her torrid fantasies. Life under Price's control is an adjustment, and sometimes a nightmare.It's not long before she realizes she's in way over her head...Note: This book is super rough. There's love, but it's rough. Hence, Rough Love series. This full-length novel is the final book in a three-part storyline that culminates in Happily Ever After. But, full disclosure, this is the roughest part of the ride.

It's been two and a half years since the mysterious W disappeared from Chere's life, and things are getting better. Sort of. She's nearing the end of her design program and looking forward to a new career, even if her heart is shuttered for good. But loneliness is a powerful thing, and she finds herself tempted by a no-strings-attached BDSM partner who happens to be her former professor. She knows it's a terrible idea, and that he could never live up to W's level of passionate mayhem, but she's been waiting so long to be bound and hurt. She's been waiting so long to feel something...Unbeknownst to her, someone from her past has been waiting too. And when that someone realizes she means to move forward with this new partner, he barges back into her life to express his displeasure in the only way he knows... Note: This book is super rough. There's love, but it's rough. Hence, Rough Love series. This full-length novel is book two of a three-part storyline that culminates in Happily Ever After. But, full disclosure, it's going to be a rough ride.