I am moving on this month, in preparation for my April 2017 release, Only A Mistress Will Do, by sharing snippets from the first book of the House of Pleasure series, Only Scandal Will Do. It’s one of my favorites of my books, and although many of you may remember it, I do want to share that 18th century world of Georgian England with you once more.
I began at the very beginning last week, with an introduction to the heroine, Lady Katarina Fitzwilliam. This week we move on to the auction block, where Lady Katarina is perused by Duncan Ferrers, the Marquess of Dalbury.
The slave was dressed in an almost transparent white gown, in flowing Grecian style, its folds torn in places and streaked with dirt. A daringly low bodice displayed full, enticing breasts, with a hint of dark nipples showing through the gauzy fabric. When she’d been flung to the floor, the straight tunic had revealed generous curves at her hips and buttocks.
Duncan’s labored breathing sounded harsh in his ears, drowning out the rest of the clamoring patrons. When he tried to swallow, he found his mouth so dry he had to peel his tongue from the roof.
The scenario itself did not appeal to him, but that girl…that girl with the incredible hair. The mass flowed shiny clean, obviously well tended; it would fall well below her waist. But the most enticing attribute by far was its fiery, bright auburn color. The long tresses, like molten flame, spilled down the slave girl’s back and around her breasts. Temptation incarnate.
BLURB:
He has the woman of his dreams, but what price will he have to pay to win her heart?
Kidnapped and sold at auction in a London brothel, Lady Katarina Fitzwilliam squelches an undeniable attraction to the masked stranger who purchased her, pits her wits against him, and escapes him and the scandal that would ruin her life.
Unable to resist temptation in a London brothel, Duncan Ferrers, Marquess of Dalbury, purchases a fiery beauty. She claims she’s a lady, but how can she be? No lady of his acquaintance in polite society is anything like her. Then he discovers she is who she says, and that this latest romp has compromised her reputation. He knows how that is. One more scandal and he’ll be cast out of London society, but he needs a wife who’ll provide an heir to carry on his illustrious family’s name. He seeks out Katarina, intending only to scotch the scandal, but instead finds his heart ensnared. He’s betting their future he’ll capture her heart, but does he have what it takes to win the wager?
WARNING: A blade-wielding heroine who crosses swords with a master of sensuality.
Books in the House of Pleasure series:
And don’t forget to check out the rest of the Warriors here. There’s some fantastic snippets to be read.
Jenna Jaxon Romance--because passion is timeless. 
Wow, that’s some description! A very intriguing plot!
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This was such a well written book! Nice to be revisiting it via the excerpts…today’s was quite a good choice for sure!
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Excellent description of the scene. Also, he’s totally a goner now. 😉
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Looking forward to this one, Jenna! I have Seduction at the Christmas Court on my Kindle now. All I need is some time!
Happy 2017.
I have no post up this week. 🙂
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Thank you, Teresa! I hope you enjoy Seduction!
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It sounds like he’d love to have her as his sex slave.
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You can bet on that, Ed!
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Whoa. Hot and enticing scene.
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Thank you, Angelica!
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Rich with descriptions I could almost feel the woman and his longing to have her. Lush snippet!
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Thank you, Charmaine!
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Wonderful description! I love how tempted he is simply by her appearance, and not because she’s a slave.
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Yes, he’s a slave to his obsession with auburn hair. 🙂
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Very lush and sensually described. Great scene! No wonder it’s a favorite!!
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Thank you, Nancy! I had a fantastic editor who taught me a lot on this book.
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Nice vivid description.I read Only Scandal Will Do way back when. It’s nice to revisit a favorite.
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Thank you, Cara! Yes, Scandal’s been out for almost 5 years now, but i’m so glad you liked it!
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I love how you bring this scene to life with so many vivid, rich descriptions.
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Thank you, Carrie-Anne. That’s especially gratifying as I hate writing descriptions!
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Hmm. He has it so bad! She is going to lead him a merry chase. Delicious, Jenna. Looking forward to much more.
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Oh, she absolutely does, Kim! All the way to a duel with him for her hand in marriage!
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