"Victorian-set short erotic romance"

Poppy Adams is an accomplished artist but her favorite subjects are nudes--which are difficult to find in Victorian London. When she meets Louisa Jones she is introduced to a new outlet for her art as well as a man who loves her.

Damian Barbour is about to leave London when he sees a beautiful woman whose breasts catch his attention. Assuming she is a maid and that he can have his way with her, he attempts to sample her charms. Unfortunately, the woman is not a maid, she's Poppy Adams and she knows how to protect herself from womanizers like Damian.

As Damian is recovering from Poppy's strategic knee placement, Louisa Jones appears and formally introduces them. Much to Damian's surprise and discomfort he apologizes to Poppy but later finds he can't keep his mind off her.

Louisa knows that Poppy and Damian are right for each other and she takes Poppy under her wing and introduces her to the pleasures of the flesh. First she shows her treasure chest of toys and then she requests that Damian pose for Poppy--in the nude.

This is the fourth book in a series of Victorian short stories. I've read the previous three stories and found them quite good. You don't have to read all of them in order, although it helps if you want a better understanding of the character of Louisa, who appears in each book. Historical fans as well those readers who like a good story will enjoy this book.

Sensuality: oral sex, toy play. Rated: E-rotic by publisher.

Reviewed by Angela Black for Sensual Romance.

Reviewed by Sensual Romance
Courtesy Sensual Romance Reviews
Posted January 14, 2004

Summary

Damian Barbour, a handsome London rake, and Miss Poppy Adams, a country Squire's daughter. An improbable couple? Not when Poppy's passion is her oil painting, and Damian is her model. Their desires blend like the colors on a palette, and with a little help from Louisa and her toys, Damian finds his goal in life...pleasuring Miss Poppy.