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Caliban
Captain Theodore Hedgeford was once the Adonis of his cavalry unit. A devastating injury at Waterloo leaves him disfigured, and earns him a new Caliban. His lover abandons him, leaving Theo to suffer through his recovery alone. Determined to protect his heart from further pain, Theo finds his vow challenged by a not-so-chance encounter with cavalry groom Robin Thornfield. Unprecedented sexual pleasure and the comfort Rob provides wars with the humiliation of being unable to care for himself.
Robin Thornfield has longed to be by Theo’s side since Rob was a groom for their cavalry unit. Undaunted by Hedgeford’s devastating injuries, Rob takes the position of valet and sets about making himself indispensable. He is determined to provide for all of Theo’s physical, emotional, and sexual. When Theo’s former lover returns with blackmail on his mind, Rob knows he must protect both Theo and their newly discovered love.
Readers with a history of rape or sexual abuse may find elements of this story disturbing.
Narcissus
Julian Mure spent his adult life seeking nothing more than passing moments of pleasure, loving only himself. He prefered his own company to that of sycophants and casual liars, so the disdainful nickname of Narcissus holds no sting. Only one person has ever pierced Julian’s heart--pierced it and broken it at the same time--so falling in love is nothing he wishes to repeat. He finds the situation perfectly satisfying until the day his favorite hunter fails to clear a hedge-lined ditch, pitching them both headlong and costing Julian his right eye and arm.
Widower Alasdair Hedgeford was not oblivious to Julian’s desire, but married to Julian's sister his place in the lad's life was as older brother. No more. Over the years, he's done his best to show Julian affection but that affection has changed into a desire for more.
Yielding to that desire would mean breaking two taboos. But given the opportunity to to visit Julian for the annual "First Foot" celebration, Alasdair cannot help but extend a challenge to the "Come dine with me tomorrow night, to celebrate the New Year."
Vulcan
Nicholas Beauregard has spent his life trying to prove that his game leg and short stature will never stand in his way. Even so, his determination has done nothing to satisfy his most secret desire. When chance sends him an invitation to the notorious Twelfth Night Revel thrown by Viscount Colvin, Nicholas accepts. Though he’s never met the man, he’s heard rumors of the viscount’s debauched masquerades. Such a bawdy event should provide an eyeful of male anatomy to ogle, and perhaps, the right man. Someone with the power to accept his submission.
Viscount Sebastian Colvin is looking forward to this year’s revel, which promises to be filled with good company, self-indulgent pleasure, and a diversion from his father’s insistence that he marry. Scandalously clad as the god Apollo, Sebastian hopes this year’s revel will also bring him someone worthy of his darkest longing. Someone who is strong enough to accept his control.
Two secrets. Two powerful desires. And one chance to form a match made by the gods.
All of the stories in this set were previously released as single titles.
Caliban
Captain Theodore Hedgeford was once the Adonis of his cavalry unit. A devastating injury at Waterloo leaves him disfigured, and earns him a new Caliban. His lover abandons him, leaving Theo to suffer through his recovery alone. Determined to protect his heart from further pain, Theo finds his vow challenged by a not-so-chance encounter with cavalry groom Robin Thornfield. Unprecedented sexual pleasure and the comfort Rob provides wars with the humiliation of being unable to care for himself.
Robin Thornfield has longed to be by Theo’s side since Rob was a groom for their cavalry unit. Undaunted by Hedgeford’s devastating injuries, Rob takes the position of valet and sets about making himself indispensable. He is determined to provide for all of Theo’s physical, emotional, and sexual. When Theo’s former lover returns with blackmail on his mind, Rob knows he must protect both Theo and their newly discovered love.
Readers with a history of rape or sexual abuse may find elements of this story disturbing.
Narcissus
Julian Mure spent his adult life seeking nothing more than passing moments of pleasure, loving only himself. He prefered his own company to that of sycophants and casual liars, so the disdainful nickname of Narcissus holds no sting. Only one person has ever pierced Julian’s heart--pierced it and broken it at the same time--so falling in love is nothing he wishes to repeat. He finds the situation perfectly satisfying until the day his favorite hunter fails to clear a hedge-lined ditch, pitching them both headlong and costing Julian his right eye and arm.
Widower Alasdair Hedgeford was not oblivious to Julian’s desire, but married to Julian's sister his place in the lad's life was as older brother. No more. Over the years, he's done his best to show Julian affection but that affection has changed into a desire for more.
Yielding to that desire would mean breaking two taboos. But given the opportunity to to visit Julian for the annual "First Foot" celebration, Alasdair cannot help but extend a challenge to the "Come dine with me tomorrow night, to celebrate the New Year."
Vulcan
Nicholas Beauregard has spent his life trying to prove that his game leg and short stature will never stand in his way. Even so, his determination has done nothing to satisfy his most secret desire. When chance sends him an invitation to the notorious Twelfth Night Revel thrown by Viscount Colvin, Nicholas accepts. Though he’s never met the man, he’s heard rumors of the viscount’s debauched masquerades. Such a bawdy event should provide an eyeful of male anatomy to ogle, and perhaps, the right man. Someone with the power to accept his submission.
Viscount Sebastian Colvin is looking forward to this year’s revel, which promises to be filled with good company, self-indulgent pleasure, and a diversion from his father’s insistence that he marry. Scandalously clad as the god Apollo, Sebastian hopes this year’s revel will also bring him someone worthy of his darkest longing. Someone who is strong enough to accept his control.
Two secrets. Two powerful desires. And one chance to form a match made by the gods.
All of the stories in this set were previously released as single titles.
185 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2017
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About the author
Autumn Montague
14 books6 followersAutumn grew up loving all things historical, all things romance, and all things Japanese. Celtic to her bones, she still became a devoted Japanophile. Her love of both cultures has led her to incorporate this love into her writing. Her stories are always well spiced with the taste of Japan and strange Celtic beasties. Sometimes lightly, sometimes heavily, but always deliciously.
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March 6, 2019
M/M Romance Re-Read Challenge
RRRC A-Z Book Challenge
RRRC Read the Month Polish Edition – Marzec (March)
Big Bad Shhlut 2019 Reading Challenge
Three well written, intriguing stories surrounding physically flawed men who sustain insurmountable battle wounds or experienced unintentional life mishaps. Still they seek their happy-ever-after…
Caliban: Strong and real, Theo Hedgeford and Rob Thornfield are hot, even in this rather simplistic romance. Its historical setting lends to some wartime intrigue, but its focus was solely on the relationship between Theo and Rob; attention-grabbing suave but manly.
Narcissis: Strapping and stunning characters: Julian Mure has lost plenty; an eye, an arm and the love of his life. Alasdair Hedgeford’s marriage was happy but his longing for another never waivered. This story focuses mostly on the relationship that evolves smoothly, truthfully.
Vulcan: Theo’s sister, Arabella Hedgeford knows the truth about the men in her brother’s life. However, it’s the senior Earl of Colvin she’s after, not the younger. The vibrant, earthy Viscount Sebastian Colvin yearns to dominate, but his revels fail to attract that right man. Intense and sincere, Nicholas Beauregard does not let his infirmary obstruct his need for a more decadent inclination. Again, the focus is more on the relationship and it’s happy-ever-after.
Loved every minute reading these delightful and interesting stories.
RRRC A-Z Book Challenge
RRRC Read the Month Polish Edition – Marzec (March)
Big Bad Shhlut 2019 Reading Challenge
Three well written, intriguing stories surrounding physically flawed men who sustain insurmountable battle wounds or experienced unintentional life mishaps. Still they seek their happy-ever-after…
Caliban: Strong and real, Theo Hedgeford and Rob Thornfield are hot, even in this rather simplistic romance. Its historical setting lends to some wartime intrigue, but its focus was solely on the relationship between Theo and Rob; attention-grabbing suave but manly.
Narcissis: Strapping and stunning characters: Julian Mure has lost plenty; an eye, an arm and the love of his life. Alasdair Hedgeford’s marriage was happy but his longing for another never waivered. This story focuses mostly on the relationship that evolves smoothly, truthfully.
Vulcan: Theo’s sister, Arabella Hedgeford knows the truth about the men in her brother’s life. However, it’s the senior Earl of Colvin she’s after, not the younger. The vibrant, earthy Viscount Sebastian Colvin yearns to dominate, but his revels fail to attract that right man. Intense and sincere, Nicholas Beauregard does not let his infirmary obstruct his need for a more decadent inclination. Again, the focus is more on the relationship and it’s happy-ever-after.
Loved every minute reading these delightful and interesting stories.
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