Lust and Longing

"Well, I can't help you if I don't know why you need help," Alicia said as gently and patiently as she could manage, looking pointedly at him. "Right," Lord Lindley said and resumed the pose where he leaned his elbows on his knees and pressed his fingers together with the matching finger on the opposite hand. He was looking at his hands, not her, as he continued speaking. "I've had some problems lately… with… you know… getting it up." Alicia had to control herself to not let her jaw drop. Was George Miles Stanhope, the seventh earl of Lindley, the biggest rake in London, a man that seemed to have slept with half the women of the ton, and probably even more besides that, was he telling her that he could not get an erection? The former courtesan Alicia has spent the past three years building a business as a woman that helped people of the upper classes with their sexual difficulties. Even though she is used to receiving a number of people, she is surprised when one of London's biggest rakes, Miles Stanhope, the seventh earl of Lindley, seeks her out, needing her help to cure his impotence before his wedding. The two had slept together once six years ago and as they start to work on Miles' problem, they find that the attraction is still there. They start an affair, but it quickly becomes apparent to both of them that there is more to it than simply sex. But can a rake that doesn't believe in love fall in love himself? An Impotent Rake is the third book in the series Lust and Longing. It can be read independently.

A Second Wedding Night: Millie, a timid, young lady, is betrothed to Charles, the Duke of Camborne. Her life seems perfect until her mother reveals to her, that what will happen on her wedding night will not be pleasant for her.Charles is looking forward to a loving marriage with Millie, but when their wedding night turns into a disaster, their relationship stagnates and never has a chance to blossom.Ten years later a chance encounter at Charles's mistress gives them the opportunity for a second wedding night. Falling for a Footman: Charlotte was not interested in any of the men she met in London during the season. When she returns to her family's country estate, she finds herself drawn to the new footman, James. Caught between desire and propriety Charlotte also has to figure out whether James is the person who has been stealing from her family. All James wants is to finish his first assignment as an undercover Bow Street Runner, but the duke's eldest daughter proves to be quite a distraction. But how will she react when she learns of his true identity? A Portrait of Love: Edmund has been in love with his best friend Lucy since they were young. Lucy is only focused on becoming a painter but is still curious as to what happens between men and women. When she enlists Edmund to explore this, she does not realize that she will change their friendship forever. Because Edmund is not going to settle on being her lover, he wants her heart as well. But is Lucy prepared to give him that? The Marquis Who Ruined Me: Lady Edwina Stanhope is hoping for a true love match and remains at a ball despite feeling ill. When Lord Henry Seacourt tries to help her, the two end up engaged instead, only to learn that Edwina is the daughter of Henry's father's former mistress. While their chemistry is undeniable, will they – with only days until their wedding – have the time to fall in love as well? Mating Rituals of the Haut Ton: Lady Hester Montagu agrees to a house party in the hope she will find a husband who will not mind that she always says what comes to mind, that her hair is too dull, and she is obsessed with birds. Flint Eavesgrave, the Earl of Lambourn, is not one of the men courting her. In fact, he is almost engaged to someone else. Someone who will make a suitable countess, but most importantly will never cause his heart any danger. Which is why he has to stay as far away from Lady Hester as possible. An Accidental Elopement: Cecilia Gaywood is certain she will not be able to hold the attention of her husband for long, which makes her want a loveless union. Lord Archie Montagu has never considered marriage. The two are instantly attracted to each other when they first meet, but with Cecilia's impending betrothal and Archie's reputation as a rake, little more than a secret friendship can exist between them until they accidentally elope with each other and suddenly have to navigate the tricky waters of marriage. Three Wishes Upon a Tombstone: Four years after her husband's death Rosie makes three wishes while visiting his tombstone. She wants to start a charity, she wants to host the party of the season, and she wants another child – without having to remarry. Her plans are derailed, however, when she becomes attracted to her childhood friend Gregory.

A Second Wedding Night: My marriage was perfect – until my wedding night Millie, a timid, young lady is betrothed to Charles, the Duke of Camborne. Her life seems perfect until her mother reveals to her, that what will happen on her wedding night will not be pleasant for her. Charles is looking forward to a loving marriage with Millie, but when their wedding night turns into a disaster, their relationship stagnates and never have a change to blossom. Ten years later a chance encounter at Charles's mistress gives them the opportunity for a second wedding night. Falling for a Footman: Is he a thief or the man of my dreams? And am I willing to give up everything to be with him? Charlotte has just returned disappointed from her first season in London: None of the men there caught her interest. But when she returns to her family's country estate, she finds herself drawn to the new footman. Caught between fighting the emotion and giving in, Charlotte also has to figure out whether James is the person who has been stealing from her family. James is more than a little annoyed when the duke's eldest daughter seems to be attracted to him: It is not what he needs for his first undercover assignment as a Bow Street Runner. All he wants is to close the case quickly and prove his worth. But the more he gets to know Charlotte, the more drawn to her he becomes himself. But how will she react when she learns of his true identity? A Portrait of Love: For Lucy marrying equals giving up her dream of being an artist – but her best friend Edmund makes the choice very difficult Lady Lucy Montagu has always wanted to be an artist and knows that the responsibilities of being a wife and mother would get in her way. She has been happy to give it up in order to paint – until her childhood friend Edmund returns from his Grand Tour of Europe. Even though Lucy does not want to marry, she is curious as to what happens between a husband and wife in the bedroom and perhaps Edmund can help her explore that. Edmund however is not ready to abide her wishes – unless she marries him. Having secretly been in love with Lucy for years Edmund knows that he cannot settle on being merely her lover, he wants her heart as well. But is Lucy prepared to give him that? If you like steamy stories from the Regency Era, this box set might be for you. This box set of a novella and two novels are the three stories in the Lust and Longing series. They are a Historical Regency Romances about love and lust with a happy ever after.