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BOLD SEDUCTION
The Hornsby Brothers #1
Karyn Gerrard
Releasing Sept 1st, 2015
Lyrical Press
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BOLD SEDUCTION
An Intriguing Proposition
Passion. Seduction. Pleasure. These are the qualities of any courtesan worth her salt. As owner of The Starling Club, London’s most notorious house of ill-repute, Madame Philomena McGrattan has seen it all, heard it all, done it all. There is little that surprises her anymore, and even less that excites her. So when she is presented a chance at an irresistible seduction, she can’t help but rise to the challenge.
A Dangerous Game
Studiousness. Practicality. Discipline. Such are the attributes of a good scholar, and such are the principles Lord Spencer Hornsby has built his life around. Alone in the Welsh countryside, with only his wolfhounds for company, Spencer has thrown himself into his work. There is little time for the pleasures of society, not even to think of the joys of the fairer sex. But when an unexpected guest arrives at his isolated hunting lodge, Spencer cannot help but be baffled by the presence of this dangerously beautiful woman. And when he discovers the reason for her arrival, and the pleasures she promises, he cannot help but find himself irresistibly intrigued . . .
Excerpt
Finally,
he asked, “And who are you, her replacement?”
Her? A
housekeeper? Should she pretend to be a servant? Bugger that. “Hardly. I believe
the old hag had plans to leave anyway as her bag was packed and at the ready. I’m
here at the invitation of two of your acquaintances. Mr. Jacob Williamson and
Mr. Clive Christopher.”
The
professor frowned. At least she thought he did. It was hard to read his expression
under the wiry thatch of hair surrounding his mouth. He rifled through a pile of
unopened correspondence. “Oh? I do not recall any recent note from those
gentlemen.”
“I
believe I am to be a surprise present for your birthday tomorrow.”
His owl
eyes blinked rapidly as if he could not process what she said. “I do not require
a maid, though you tell me Mrs. Brickell has departed. It appears I could use a
housekeeper…”
He had
absolutely no idea why she came to him. His mind did not even consider the fact
it could be for carnal reasons. What a sheltered life he must lead. “I’m no
servant, though you need tidying up as much as your home does. You bear a
striking resemblance to a painting of a French Canadian trapper I saw in a book
once. All wild and shaggy—all that is missing is the plaid coat and the beaver
pelts.” She gave him a sweet, smug smile.
With his
lips pressed into a straight line, he sat back and regarded her. “Oh? You read
a book once?” His elegant voice dripped with self-righteous sarcasm.
“Touché,
Professor. Well aimed. A direct hit.” Phil pointed to the dogs who still stared
at her. Their unblinking attention followed her every minute move. “Should I be
afeared for my life? Your animals are intimidating.”
“Justinian.
Theodora. Easy.” The hounds relaxed at his command, laying their heads on their
paws. “They are Irish Wolfhounds. ‘Gentle when stroked, fierce when provoked.’”
Phil
placed a hand on her hip. “Does that saying apply to you as well, Professor Hornsby?”
Did he
smile slightly? Again, hard to tell under the facial hair. Phil pulled a chair toward
the desk and placed it a few feet away. She raised one leg to the chair.
“Now, I
don’t claim to be a blue-stocking, but I am able to read.” Phil grasped the hem
of her green striped gown, and with a slow, deliberate movement, raised it past
her ankle boots. She glanced at the beast behind the desk. His gaze remained
steady as it slid down to where she continued to raise her petticoats to reveal
one of her shapely legs. At least she’d been told they were shapely. No matter.
Running her hand over the sheer white stocking, she lingered near her silk
garter. “I do not think they are blue. You better come closer and inspect the
shade of my stockings for yourself…Professor.”
He
coughed and looked away. She made him uncomfortable, and she would wager to
guess--a little aroused. No sound could be heard in the room except a whimper from
one of the dogs and the huge clock in the corner ticking away the awkward
minutes.
Hornsby
faced her. “Who are you, madam, and why are you here?”
She
continued to fondle and caress her leg, and having the unkempt man watch her
caused a slow roll of heat to travel through her. Again, his voice. Like molten
gold or a cello played by a master that vibrated with life, power, and
resonance.
“My name
is Philomena McGrattan. I am indeed a madam and hired to relieve you of your
virginity.”
There
was no further reaction from the professor whatsoever. This did not bode well.
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