"A hot historical quickie"

Beatrice Shelton, daughter of the Vicar of Lyndenham, escapes her house late one night after being abused by her father. Earlier in the day, the curate had nearly raped her but her father didn't believe her. He thought she was a fallen woman and had punished her horribly.

Sir Harold Boyd, Earl of Dunsmere, is on his way to visit friends when he notices an apparition coming at him from out of the snow. At first he thinks it's an angel but soon realizes it's a woman in need of help.

I found this to be an enjoyable quickie to read. The characters' attraction to each other was immediate and hot. The story did have a couple of unusual plot twists that made it all that more enjoyable.

Sexual Content: NC-17: oral sex, light bondage, some lesbianism.

Reviewed by Emily Anne
Courtesy Sensual Romance
Posted October 31, 2002

Summary

Tales of the Beau Monde - Book II (short story) Harry Boyd, Earl of Dunsmere, is a Corinthian, Rake and highly regarded lover, known for his hot lust rather than his warm heart. Rescuing a damsel in distress is quite out of character for the earl. But then again, Harry is about to learn that nothing is ordinary about Miss Beatrice... Rated NC-17 by Ellora's Cave.