So far, Gabriel Swanfield has done a great job of avoiding frequenting the aristocratic circles of London society unless absolutely necessary. To his great disappointment, his current situation warrants some contact with the rich and spoiled. Due to past betrayals and a devastating year of being imprisoned, Gabriel lives a solitary existence except when the need to buy a bit of good horse flesh comes about. Gabriel hopes to purchase a few horses from Philip Ross and quickly take his leave but Philip's daughters have other ideas. Lisette Delornay-Ross catches Gabriel's attention like no other woman with her honesty and forward speaking. Though she flirts outrageously, Lisette tends to have no interest in Gabriel which of course peaks his interest. Gabriel has no problem indulging in anything Lisette throws his way but he has no intent to marry or produce an heir.

Lisette Delornay-Ross's life is split in two different worlds, one with her father who is well established in London society and on with her mother who owns a very popular House of Pleasures. Lisette, familiar with life's pleasures, is determined to control her wild ways so as to not embarrass her younger sister as she is introduced into society until the brooding and rude Lord Gabriel Swanfield peeks her interest. Lisette becomes attracted enough with his lack of interest in her but the secrets Lisette know he holds close are too enticing to let alone. Lisette attempts her usual brand of flirting which is frowned upon in polite society but ignites a passion neither Lisette or Gabriel is ready for. Old insecurities and betrayal, along with the past, threaten the balance until everything spirals out of control forcing both Gabriel and Lisette to make decisions they swore they would never make.

Pearce's House of Pleasure series continues to offer the reader a touch of Historical Romance with a strong dose of erotica that burns up the pages.

Book Summary

Your most scorching desires come blissfully true at Madame Helene’s Pleasure House—an elite brothel in Regency England where passion has no limits…

Nothing’s More Satisfying Than…

With an unconventional upbringing and a reputation as a shameless flirt, Lisette Delornay-Ross is not your typical young lady of the ton. Unlike her peers, she is not afraid to follow her desires. And what she desires is Major Lord Gabriel Swanfield…

Fulfilling Forbidden Passions…

Returned to England after his harrowing ordeal as a war prisoner, Gabriel has shunned society. When Lisette brazenly confronts him, he feels an overwhelming stirring of lust. He’s sure she would never entertain the illicit desires he indulges at Madame Helene’s. But when he kisses her, he discovers her thirst for pleasure—and adventure—matches his…

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