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Courtesan
**Theodora**
It’s not every day a girl gets to meet the most powerful man in the world – but it’s not every girl that’s deemed USEFUL. I’ve been deemed USEFUL to the heir apparent to the Roman Emperor!
My skin prickles with awareness of him.
His hips form a perfect V; his chest seems forged from iron.
I long to touch him.
I long to be possessed by him.
I long to lose all sense of Theodora and be lost in Justinian.
Crazy, impetuous, domineering Justinian. With each word he speaks, I drift deeper into the maelstrom of his mind.
They tell me he has unusual tastes. They tell me I must surrender to him. But as a former courtesan, it’s mostly been ME in charge. I’ve given pleasure to many, secure in my own sensuality, except now THIS man, this beautiful, fascinating man is pushing me… changing me… showing me the bittersweet pleasure in pain.
But when his true plans for me reveal themselves, and the darkness in Justinian comes to the fore, he threatens my integrity… threatens my very spirit.
Will his darkness swallow me whole?
I’m about to find out.
**Veronica** I watch him watching us, imagining how he would take me.
I send him the message with my eyes.
This is who I am.
I am Veronica Franco.
I am a COURTESAN.
I court the cultural elite for fame and fortune, giving my body to many.
And I’m good. So very good. After all, I was taught by my mother, and mother always knows best.
How else to please the future King of France than with the imaginative use of Murano glass? How else to fulfill the desires of all yet keep my sense of self-worth?
But when disaster strikes and my life begins to unravel, I’ll have to ask myself one question:
Is it too late to give my heart to just one man?
***
Advisory: vivid erotica and BDSM, MFM, FFM, MM and FF. Most definitely 18+
My skin prickles with awareness of him.
His hips form a perfect V; his chest seems forged from iron.
I long to touch him.
I long to be possessed by him.
I long to lose all sense of Theodora and be lost in Justinian.
Crazy, impetuous, domineering Justinian. With each word he speaks, I drift deeper into the maelstrom of his mind.
They tell me he has unusual tastes. They tell me I must surrender to him. But as a former courtesan, it’s mostly been ME in charge. I’ve given pleasure to many, secure in my own sensuality, except now THIS man, this beautiful, fascinating man is pushing me… changing me… showing me the bittersweet pleasure in pain.
But when his true plans for me reveal themselves, and the darkness in Justinian comes to the fore, he threatens my integrity… threatens my very spirit.
Will his darkness swallow me whole?
I’m about to find out.
**Veronica** I watch him watching us, imagining how he would take me.
I send him the message with my eyes.
This is who I am.
I am Veronica Franco.
I am a COURTESAN.
I court the cultural elite for fame and fortune, giving my body to many.
And I’m good. So very good. After all, I was taught by my mother, and mother always knows best.
How else to please the future King of France than with the imaginative use of Murano glass? How else to fulfill the desires of all yet keep my sense of self-worth?
But when disaster strikes and my life begins to unravel, I’ll have to ask myself one question:
Is it too late to give my heart to just one man?
***
Advisory: vivid erotica and BDSM, MFM, FFM, MM and FF. Most definitely 18+
- GenresErotica
253 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 3, 2016
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About the author
S.C. Daiko
21 books1,321 followersSC Daiko, aka Siobhan, is a bestselling British author of erotic and contemporary romance. When she isn’t writing or looking after visitors, she loves to swim in the sea, travel around Europe, sample different food and enjoy local wine. Siobhan has worked in the City of London and taught languages in a Welsh high school before moving to Italy, where she now lives with her husband, a Havanese puppy, a wild kitten and two elderly cats. Nothing makes her happier than connecting with readers and fellow authors. You can find her at https://scdaiko.com/
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June 21, 2016
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I am not a fan of historical romances at all, bit I must say that this book has changed my mind. This is not the normal historical read, this is an erotic romance. The sex scenes are hot and dirty.
This book is in two parts. First is Theodora, the second part is about Veronica. Both of these ladies were courtesans, and they have both managed to make it in a man's world.
SC Daiko has done an amazing job in writing this book. As always I recommend her work, and cannot wait to read whatever she brings us next.
I am not a fan of historical romances at all, bit I must say that this book has changed my mind. This is not the normal historical read, this is an erotic romance. The sex scenes are hot and dirty.
This book is in two parts. First is Theodora, the second part is about Veronica. Both of these ladies were courtesans, and they have both managed to make it in a man's world.
SC Daiko has done an amazing job in writing this book. As always I recommend her work, and cannot wait to read whatever she brings us next.
August 20, 2016
Title: Courtesan
Author: S.C. Daiko
Series: standalone
Genre: Historical erotic romance
Page count: 296
Rating: ****
I tend to stay away from historical romance as I have a background in archaeology and find it very difficult to read them without critiquing the accuracy of it. However, I'm immensely glad I made the decision to read this one - it doesn't disappoint. Daiko has clearly put in a lot of research, evident through her vivid and detailed descriptions of food and materials, creating a rich, sensuous read.
He takes my hand and draws it between us. "You think you can get your pretty mouth around this?"
This book is split in half - the first is about Theodora, the second about Veronica Franco; both were courtesans, both rose high in a man's world. With some intensely erotic, intensely filthy scenes, the focus is on these women's relationships and their ambitions. Daiko has really perfected the unique voices of these women, using archaic, if not somewhat cold, language, that surprisingly works pretty well in an erotic setting.
Is it too late to give my heart to just one man?
These novellas are a main course of sizzling erotica, a side dish of historical context and a dessert of female ambition.
See more of my reviews at Summer's Eve Reads.
Author: S.C. Daiko
Series: standalone
Genre: Historical erotic romance
Page count: 296
Rating: ****
I tend to stay away from historical romance as I have a background in archaeology and find it very difficult to read them without critiquing the accuracy of it. However, I'm immensely glad I made the decision to read this one - it doesn't disappoint. Daiko has clearly put in a lot of research, evident through her vivid and detailed descriptions of food and materials, creating a rich, sensuous read.
He takes my hand and draws it between us. "You think you can get your pretty mouth around this?"
This book is split in half - the first is about Theodora, the second about Veronica Franco; both were courtesans, both rose high in a man's world. With some intensely erotic, intensely filthy scenes, the focus is on these women's relationships and their ambitions. Daiko has really perfected the unique voices of these women, using archaic, if not somewhat cold, language, that surprisingly works pretty well in an erotic setting.
Is it too late to give my heart to just one man?
These novellas are a main course of sizzling erotica, a side dish of historical context and a dessert of female ambition.
See more of my reviews at Summer's Eve Reads.
June 15, 2016
Well I maybe a fan of historical after this. Always said I don't like historical but holy hotness this wasn't like your normal historical. So hot. steamy sciences and never dull. Great read. Even if not your genre you'll enjoy. Its original and a fantastic book.
May 12, 2016
Amazing tales of courageous women and embracing their passion. Justinian and Theodora have such an amazing and trusting relationship that makes you fall in love with them. The story of Veronica Franco always makes me smile. I remember watching the movie about her Dolabgerous Beauty and I applauded her intelligence and her bravery in a man's world. And the intimate scenes are definitely down and dirty.
June 4, 2016
I would highly recommend courtesan by s.c. daiko. I received this from the author herself to review. This is an historical erotic romance. I loves how she writes. This was very erotic. Both were fantastic reads. This gets a definite 5 * from me. Would give it more if I could.
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