Welcome to Weekend Writing Warriors Valentines Day Weekend!
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO ALL!
This week I’m continuing snippets from my newly released Only A Mistress Will Do, Book 3 of the House of Pleasure series. I’ve recently gotten the rights back to this book and am thrilled to say it is currently available on Amazon, Smashwords, B & N, iTunes, and Kobo.
Next week I’ll be moving on to my newest WIP, A Countess of Convenience, whose heroine is first introduced in Only A Mistress Will Do.
NEW BLURB:
Friendless and destitute, Miss Violet Carlton has no choice but to seek work in London’s most notorious brothel, The House of Pleasure. She steels herself for her ultimate ruin at the hands of her first customer, only to be offered a reprieve in the form of a position as the gentleman’s mistress—in name only. Grateful for his benevolence, Violet agrees to the proposition and enjoys the life of a pampered courtesan—until her dashing rescuer puts her heart in jeopardy. Violet’s growing desire for the gentleman must be squashed when she discovers he belongs to another woman.
Tristan, Lord Trevor enters the House of Pleasure bent on a final night of carousing before donning the leg-shackle of marriage. To his shock, he recognizes the woman in his bed as a lady of the ton and resolves to save her from life in a brothel. After whisking her away under his protection, Tris endeavors to find her a husband, to secure her future and stem his own intense longing for the beautiful woman. With growing anguish Tris fears he can never make Violet his own for the impediment of his coming marriage pales in comparison to the secret he must hide from her or risk her loathing him for the rest of their lives.
This snippet moves ahead to the chapter where Violet has met her customer, a handsome, virile gentleman with lust in his eyes. The scene begins exactly where we left off from last week’s. Violet and “Lord John” are in bed and the gentleman is questioning her.
EXCERPT:
Violet’s heart pounded when she realized he was leaving. What had she said to anger the man? Was he too disgusted by her brother’s dishonorable behavior? Whatever it was, it must have been horrific if it had deadened the rampant lust he had shown for her.
The man pulled on his shirt, shook his hair back and glared at her.
She reached down and pulled up the covers, shielding herself as best she could from the eyes that still smoldered, with anger now rather than lust. Should she be relieved by her reprieve, or despair that her inevitable ruin was merely postponed? What Madame Vestry would have to say about the turn of events she had no idea, save it would not be pleasant.
“Let me help you dress, my dear.” The soft-spoken words exploded in the quiet room.
And now a little more of the scene :
She rose on her elbow, keeping the covers tight over her shoulder. “Thank you, my lord, but I will manage. I would not want to put you to any trouble.” If only he would leave, she could go back to her room upstairs and perhaps stop shaking enough to get some sleep.
“It’s no trouble.” He stooped, grabbed her purple dress then approached the bed. “Here…” He stopped, a light flush suffusing his face. “I am sorry. Miss Carlton.”
Violet shook her head, regretting she had given him that piece of information about her identity. “I’m Cassandra.”
“No, you are Miss Carlton. Miss…” He waited expectantly, with a raised eyebrow that brooked no nonsense.
“Violet,” she whispered, her shame complete that he now knew her name. She cringed and slid further under the covers. Madame Vestry was right. Only anonymity made survival possible at the House of Pleasure.
“Well, Miss Violet Carlton, I have a proposition for you.” His bright blue eyes glittered.
“What do you mean, my lord?” She clutched the cover tighter.
“I want you to become my mistress.”
Oh, God. She slid all the way beneath the covers. He still wanted her. So why hadn’t he taken her just now?
“Miss Carlton?” There was a tap on her shoulder. “It would be a temporary arrangement, and in name only. I would like to help you.”
Only A Mistress Will Do is now available on Amazon, Smashwords, B & N, iTunes, and Kobo.
Due to circumstances beyond my control, my book tour has been postponed until further notice.
But don’t forget to check out the rest of the Warriors here. There’s some fantastic snippets to be read.
The House of Pleasure series
by Jenna Jaxon
Jenna Jaxon Romance--because passion is timeless. 
I’ve thought all along he was a good guy, so why the anger? I’m very curious.
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Oh, he’s got several issues for this to cause him anger, Diane. You find out throughout the course of the book. But, yeah, he’s a really good guy. 🙂
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It seems the hero is a true gentleman. I anticipate that the arrangement in name only will become more.
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I think you are correct!
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He’s offering her a good deal. She’d do well to take it.
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Yes she would indeed, Elaine.
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Thank you so much for giving me my next read. I am headed to Amazon now. Great stuff, congratulations, and keep creating! CSA
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Thank you so much, Clennell! I hope you enjoy it!
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I am soooooo going to love this story!!
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I really hope you do, Sue! 🙂
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Ah, things took an interesting turn at the end there! This is such an enthralling story. And the cover…let me just stare at the cover a while longer… 😀
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Thank you so much, Julie! I know…I just love that cover!
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Definitely not how she expected the night to go. Fabulous snippet!
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Definitely not! 🙂 Thank you, Jessica!
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Now that’s quite an interesting proposition!
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Isn’t it? Considering where they are! 🙂
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I think everyone is falling in love with the hero 🙂
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Do you want me to save a date in March for your next release?? Monday’s are taken – LOL. Email me 🙂
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Thank you, Daryl! I certainly hope so–he’s quite swoon-worthy. 🙂 And that would be awesome! I’ll email you!
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Sorry to hear about the book tour…enjoyed the snippet, especially her reactions and then of course his offer!
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Thank you, Veronica. It will be fine whenever the tour happens. Tris is a great guy–quite the hero!
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I love this story! 🙂 He’s such a good guy! 😉
Sorry about your book tour. 😦
I will review it on my blog. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Teresa! And thanks for putting in a link for me. 🙂 I was writing and forgot the time! The tour will go on–just in a few weeks, so no problem. And thank you so much for offering to review! This books needs more reviews!
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WAs looking forward to your tour but understand the delay. Adore this book and these characters!
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Thank you so much, Nancy! Was also excited to be on your blog, but we’ll just have to wait a little while longer. 🙂
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Sorry to hear your book tour has been postponed. Happy Valentine’s Day.
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Thank you, Karen. I think it’s only being postponed a month or so. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Good sniping. It really intrigues! Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Thank you so much, Sandy! Happy Valentine’s Day!
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