Leonidas Vaughn is the second son of a Duke which gives Leo
more freedom than the heir of the dukedom but it also means
he must earn his money the old fashioned way, by working
hard for it. Leo's grandfather has left him an estate that
needs money to survive since there is not enough acreage to
support itself. Leo wants to turn the estate into a
breeding place for hunting dogs and prime horses. While
going through the paperwork of the house Leo finds some
letters hinting to the location of a prince's treasure. The
only problem is the location is that of a notorious
courtesan and the only way Leo can think of to get anywhere
near the treasure is to seduce the owner of the house to get
what he wants, the treasure. Leo has never taken a mistress
and he doesn't plan on starting now but upon meeting the
beautiful Viola Whedon, Leo believes he can have her and the
treasure without gaining a mistress.
Viola Whedon has given up the life of a courtesan for a life
as a novelist by writing her memoirs of the life she fell
into after the death of her husband. Viola is not prepared
for Leo Vaughn and his claim that he can seduce her and make
her beg for his attention, all she can do is take up the
challenge and keep him at harms length, all the while
avoiding her past protectors and the popularity her memoirs
are creating. Leo's charm and easy going charisma is
difficult to ignore and falling into his arms is not such a
hardship especially as he comes to her rescue as her home is
broken into and her stables are lit on fire. Viola's
promise to herself to not rely on a man any longer is shaken
especially when Leo takes Viola to his home to recuperate
from her latest tragedy. Viola has no idea how she is going
to let him go as she knows she must.
RIPE FOR PLEASURE is the first book in the League of Second
Sons series and the title says it all. The characters are
strong, independent, and full of passion while the story
sweeps you away with intrigue and betrayal. A stellar read!
Second in line, first in love A secret society of
younger sons, sworn to aid and abet each other, no matter
the scandal or cost.... Their fathers and brothers may rule
the world, but they run it . . . and when it comes to
passion, they refuse to accept second
best.
Searching for hidden
treasure, finding forbidden
fantasy. London's most sensual former courtesan,
Viola Whedon, is incapable of being seduced-she does
the seducing. Until she meets Leonidas Vaughn. Her salacious
memoirs have made her the target of half the lords in
England, and Vaughn is the only man she can turn to. When he
promises to protect her-and to make her beg for his
touch-the alluring beauty finds both offers impossible to
refuse.
Leonidas Vaughn secretly believes Viola
possesses a fortune given to his family by the King of
France. So the strong and sexy Vaughn charms his way into
Viola's life . . . and her bed. But when their arrangement
is consummated, he'll experience pleasure far beyond his
wildest fantasies-and realize his heart may need the most
protection of all.
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