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Harwell Heirs #1
The Pleasure Device
A forbidden encounter leaves her yearning for more…
In Victorian London of 1879, a new device for the treatment of hysteria has just arrived from France. Dr. Julius Christopher plans to use the invention for his own salacious scheme. Can Dr. Nicholas Ramsay prevent his beloved, the virginal debutante Helena Phillips, from being the next patient?
The Doctor and The Debutante
Nicholas Ramsay, renouncing his aristocratic heritage and dark past, has chosen a career as a doctor. He arrives in London ready to embark upon his practice and find a suitable wife.
Helena Phillips, born into scandal and disgrace, is making her London debut. To atone for the circumstances of her birth, she must find a titled husband—no less than an earl will do.
A Dangerous Passion
Nicholas and Helena’s chance encounter during the Season leads to a dangerous attraction—and forbidden explorations. A taste of passion leaves Helena longing for more, and her lovesick wretchedness is confused for hysteria, a mysterious ailment afflicting many Victorian women.
A Devious Scheme
Dr. Julius Christopher’s new electro-mechanical vibrating machine for the treatment of hysteria is the perfect device to test his radical theory of female sexuality. To fully explore his hypothesis, he requires a virgin and seeks to ensnare Helena for his experiment.
Can He Save Her?
Nicholas is determined to rescue Helena from the clutches of Dr. Christopher. But to prove he is worthy of Helena’s hand, Nicholas must reconcile with his past, embrace his future, and show her pleasure is more profound when coupled with love.
The Pleasure Device was previously published in 2013. It has been reedited with minor revisions and has a new cover.
The Harwell Heirs
Victorian aristocracy has very strict rules concerning marital connections and familial obligations. But the Harwell heirs—Helena, Sophia, and Arthur—discover love doesn’t always follow the rules. Scandalous affairs force these scions of society to choose between duty and desire, deference and destiny.
Book 1: The Pleasure Device
Book 2: Disobedience By Design
Book 3: Where Destiny Plays
Harwell Heirs Legacy Romances
Travel beyond England’s shores for these stories featuring beloved secondary characters from the first three books of the series. The Legacy novels delve into the romances of the friends, family, and intimates of the extended Harwell family.
Book 4: A Delicate Seduction
Book 5: Discovering Her Delight
Book 6: Their Noble Deceit
In Victorian London of 1879, a new device for the treatment of hysteria has just arrived from France. Dr. Julius Christopher plans to use the invention for his own salacious scheme. Can Dr. Nicholas Ramsay prevent his beloved, the virginal debutante Helena Phillips, from being the next patient?
The Doctor and The Debutante
Nicholas Ramsay, renouncing his aristocratic heritage and dark past, has chosen a career as a doctor. He arrives in London ready to embark upon his practice and find a suitable wife.
Helena Phillips, born into scandal and disgrace, is making her London debut. To atone for the circumstances of her birth, she must find a titled husband—no less than an earl will do.
A Dangerous Passion
Nicholas and Helena’s chance encounter during the Season leads to a dangerous attraction—and forbidden explorations. A taste of passion leaves Helena longing for more, and her lovesick wretchedness is confused for hysteria, a mysterious ailment afflicting many Victorian women.
A Devious Scheme
Dr. Julius Christopher’s new electro-mechanical vibrating machine for the treatment of hysteria is the perfect device to test his radical theory of female sexuality. To fully explore his hypothesis, he requires a virgin and seeks to ensnare Helena for his experiment.
Can He Save Her?
Nicholas is determined to rescue Helena from the clutches of Dr. Christopher. But to prove he is worthy of Helena’s hand, Nicholas must reconcile with his past, embrace his future, and show her pleasure is more profound when coupled with love.
The Pleasure Device was previously published in 2013. It has been reedited with minor revisions and has a new cover.
The Harwell Heirs
Victorian aristocracy has very strict rules concerning marital connections and familial obligations. But the Harwell heirs—Helena, Sophia, and Arthur—discover love doesn’t always follow the rules. Scandalous affairs force these scions of society to choose between duty and desire, deference and destiny.
Book 1: The Pleasure Device
Book 2: Disobedience By Design
Book 3: Where Destiny Plays
Harwell Heirs Legacy Romances
Travel beyond England’s shores for these stories featuring beloved secondary characters from the first three books of the series. The Legacy novels delve into the romances of the friends, family, and intimates of the extended Harwell family.
Book 4: A Delicate Seduction
Book 5: Discovering Her Delight
Book 6: Their Noble Deceit
257 pages, ebook
First published November 27, 2013
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About the author
Regina Kammer
53 books80 followersRegina Kammer is a librarian, an art historian, and a multi-published writer of provocative historical romance and contemporary romance with a touch of history. Her short stories and novels make history sexier, whether the era is Roman, Byzantine, Viking, American Revolution, or Victorian. She’s even sexed up contemporary settings, Steampunk, and Greco-Roman mythology. She has been published by Cleis Press, Go Deeper Press, Ellora’s Cave, House of Erotica, Story Ink, Loose Id, The Naughty Literati, and her own imprint, Viridium Press. She began writing historical fiction with romantic elements during National Novel Writing Month 2006, switching to erotica when all her characters suddenly demanded to have sex.
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December 8, 2017
I loved this story- it's original and engaging. Also well-written and well-edited. The storyline pulled me in where I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. I'm a Kammer fan!
June 24, 2019
The pleasure device
I loved the uniqueness of this book. I know it is not for everybody but this book is quite interesting. I have heard about hysteria back then and I have heard about these kinds of treatments and it was quite interesting to read this author’s take on the subject.
I loved the uniqueness of this book. I know it is not for everybody but this book is quite interesting. I have heard about hysteria back then and I have heard about these kinds of treatments and it was quite interesting to read this author’s take on the subject.
June 10, 2016
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The pleasure device
OK. …… so I really didn't expect to read what I have just read and considering this book was first published in 2013 I was surprised I haven't heard of it before.
This story is set in a period era which to be honest was really refreshing from the typical billionaire bad boys that are all the rage at the moment.
The writing style was incredible and was well adapted to suit the time period the story came from.
I love reading about how things were so different back then to how we see things now and this story left nothing to the imagination. It throws you in right from the very start of the book and is action packed! Follow Doctors in a period when illness really wasn't well understood it follows doctors believing that female pleasure (or lack of!) Was the cause for certain illnesses.
If you enjoy historical novels with a dirty twist then be sure to give this book a try!
I rate this story 5 stars.
The pleasure device
OK. …… so I really didn't expect to read what I have just read and considering this book was first published in 2013 I was surprised I haven't heard of it before.
This story is set in a period era which to be honest was really refreshing from the typical billionaire bad boys that are all the rage at the moment.
The writing style was incredible and was well adapted to suit the time period the story came from.
I love reading about how things were so different back then to how we see things now and this story left nothing to the imagination. It throws you in right from the very start of the book and is action packed! Follow Doctors in a period when illness really wasn't well understood it follows doctors believing that female pleasure (or lack of!) Was the cause for certain illnesses.
If you enjoy historical novels with a dirty twist then be sure to give this book a try!
I rate this story 5 stars.
June 4, 2024
I loved this more than I thought I would. Definitely not just a very steamy book. This is an explicit erotic historical romance.
You would think with so much schtupping between all the characters there to be jealousy at play and a lot of angst, but there isn’t. This is the first time I’ve read a romance where open relationships were not something taboo or contrived.
I loved all of the characters and couldn’t wait to see how it ended. Even the villain, is a bit sympathetic.
I’m delighted that there are more books in the series. I’ve got a new author to follow.
You would think with so much schtupping between all the characters there to be jealousy at play and a lot of angst, but there isn’t. This is the first time I’ve read a romance where open relationships were not something taboo or contrived.
I loved all of the characters and couldn’t wait to see how it ended. Even the villain, is a bit sympathetic.
I’m delighted that there are more books in the series. I’ve got a new author to follow.
July 11, 2020
3.50/4.0 Hmmn, this is a tough one. My first overtly erotica romance novel. I liked it, but I wish the characters had greater depth. Nicholas, the main character seemed immature and given his travels not very interesting. I think authors forget that one would derive more sexual pleasure in reading these types of books if you had a greater attachment to the characters/story. Like any good book, it would help with the fantasy if the world that is created is one you want to be part of.
December 28, 2013
Loved this book. Beautiful, erotic writing; solid love story.
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December 18, 2023Heat Factor: These are some horny Victorians.
Character Chemistry: “I’m hot. You’re hot. Plus you don’t shame me for reading dirty books. It’s love!”
Plot: Amidst all the boinking, Nicholas must save the pure and innocent Helena from the depraved sex doctor and his seductive vibrator.
Overall: How do you feel about medical ethics in your erotica?
First off, a genre note: while this book is sometimes classified as an Erotic Romance, I would put it firmly on the Erotica shelf. I know, I know, classification and semantics, who cares about this tiny distinction? Well. I do and this is my review.
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Character Chemistry: “I’m hot. You’re hot. Plus you don’t shame me for reading dirty books. It’s love!”
Plot: Amidst all the boinking, Nicholas must save the pure and innocent Helena from the depraved sex doctor and his seductive vibrator.
Overall: How do you feel about medical ethics in your erotica?
First off, a genre note: while this book is sometimes classified as an Erotic Romance, I would put it firmly on the Erotica shelf. I know, I know, classification and semantics, who cares about this tiny distinction? Well. I do and this is my review.
Read our full review at The Smut Report
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. We disclose this in accordance with 16 CFR §255.
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November 19, 2021
This was a very original and surprising historical romance. The world was well described and the personalities and actions of the characters seemed to fit into the era in which the story was set.
I liked Helena and Nicholas, but I didn’t love them. I thought their interactions felt stilted at times. I appreciate this may be because of the historical nature of the story, but I didn’t find myself totally invested in their relationship.
I have to say that the title of the book itself did not draw me in, but I am glad I looked beyond the title page. I really liked getting to know more about the ‘bad guy’ in the story. It is unusual to get to see things from their perspective, even if that perspective is lecherous and unfeeling.
This was an enjoyable and very different read … I received a copy of this book from the author via Quirky Blind Date with a Book
I liked Helena and Nicholas, but I didn’t love them. I thought their interactions felt stilted at times. I appreciate this may be because of the historical nature of the story, but I didn’t find myself totally invested in their relationship.
I have to say that the title of the book itself did not draw me in, but I am glad I looked beyond the title page. I really liked getting to know more about the ‘bad guy’ in the story. It is unusual to get to see things from their perspective, even if that perspective is lecherous and unfeeling.
This was an enjoyable and very different read … I received a copy of this book from the author via Quirky Blind Date with a Book
August 21, 2022
Actual rating: 2.5 stars. Points for interesting historical bits, but my dislike of the mom was too great. Combine that with some stuff from Nicholas and I just can't give it three stars.
Side Note: The second book in this series goes back in time to focus on Helena's parents. Why on Earth would I want to read a book about the mom? She was such a weak person! She basically serves her daughter up on a silver platter.
Side Note: The second book in this series goes back in time to focus on Helena's parents. Why on Earth would I want to read a book about the mom? She was such a weak person! She basically serves her daughter up on a silver platter.
March 5, 2016
This novel is mostly erotica. While I don't have a problem with that, I did have some issues with the story itself. My main issue was with the morality of the characters....all of them. While sometimes you have a few immoral characters in a novel, in this one, they were all committing questionable acts. I tend to like my heroes and heroines to be people with honor. This lack of ethical behavior was disturbing in it's flippancy. I just started not really caring what happened to all of them. By the end of the book, I was glad it was over. But I do have to say that the sex scenes and erotic content was sizzling. I just wish there were redeeming characters to go along with it.
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April 9, 2014Did not finish at all. Review coming soon.
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