Rosa has settled into her life with Marcel, and with each passing day, she feels more secure in their relationship. She is quietly working her way to the next step, whether it involves his business empire, stepping into the role of the château's mademoiselle, or... in bed. But everything is turned upside down when an unexpected source confronts Rosa with Marcel's past, leaving her to face difficult questions about their future together. What hasn't Marcel told her? The Next Step is the third book in the Érotique series, following Rosa's struggles to find herself and learn that life and love aren't just out to get her.
