THE DECIDEDLY DEVILISH DUKE - Allyson James: Amelia Lockwood is in a current state of dire straits, which leaves her begging her late husband's cousin for money. She has a plan to win what she owes in a card game when everything goes wrong. Michael Beaulieu, the Duke of Bretherton, plays in the cousin's place with stakes of his own.

A NIGHT AT THE THEATER - Claudia Dain: At 17, Zoe Auvray relocates from Paris to London in search of a profession as an actress to earn her own keep. Unfortunately, she loses her opportunity to a jealous harlot. This leads Zoe to befriend a lady of the night, who convinces her that the best place to find a rich and handsome man to take care of all her needs is at the theater.

HUNTER'S MERCY - Shiloh Walker: When Jack Callahan returns from the war to fulfill his promise to watch over and protect his late best friend's sister, Mercy Harper, he comes across a pack of shape shifters terrorizing and betting on a victim. To his dismay, it's Mercy in men's clothing and Jack immediately takes action. He changes into a black sleek cat and comes to her rescue only to find out she doesn't want it.

THE MEN & WOMEN'S CLUB - Robin Schone: Ardelle Dennison, a publicist for the London Museum, and Joseph Manning, a Latin professor, have created the Men and Women's Club for individuals to safely explore sexuality with a group of others who feel the same way and are eager to learn. What they've forgotten to explore is their reasons for creating such a place.

PRIVATE PLACES is an erotic collection of super sexy stories that will whet any appetite. Definitely a pleasurable read.