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5 STARS Amazon “'Because, when I look into your eyes I feel like I can almost see your story. And I want to read every word.' I think I fell in love with Eli right there. I absolutely LOVED this book."
5 STARS Amazon "Absolutely phenomenal!! Willhide does it again with the second book in the Vegas Edge Series!"
Darcy Lockhart is named after her gran’s favorite literary character in Pride and Prejudice, yet in her twenty-six years on earth, she’s struggled in vain to find any Jane Austen type romance. Her recent break up with her ex reads more like a Stephen King novel.
Fresh from her broken engagement with a pile of financial obligations looming, Darcy’s sturdy resolve to achieve true success is tested at every turn. Will she ever be good enough at anything?
When she happens upon Eli Reece, he is the spitting image of her namesake, Mr. Darcy, down to the proper British accent and cocky arrogance. Darcy and Eli hit it off like oil and water or as the British say, chalk and cheese. Despite Eli’s striking green eyes and sexy grin, Darcy finds his so-called charm and confidence annoying and deems him a buttmunch.
As the universe keeps tossing them together, Eli stumbles upon Darcy’s naughty little secret, her taste for kinky porn on Twitter. Eli is intrigued since he is a Dominant and part owner of BDSM club, The Purple Peacock.
Slowly, they morph from chalk and cheese to bondage and blindfolds. Eli Reece is an experienced Dom, the Master of the Cane. Darcy Lockhart is a novice, struggling to find her way. Together they are an explosive force of unstoppable desire.
But will the dark desires that draw them together, also rip them apart?
PUBLISHER This sensuous, BDSM Romance from Rosemary Willhide is full of suspense, angst, humor and dark desires. Darcy and Eli's story can be read as a stand-alone or as part of the Vegas Edge series. M/F, BDSM. Full-length Contemporary BDSM Romance. 87,762 words.
5 STARS Amazon “'Because, when I look into your eyes I feel like I can almost see your story. And I want to read every word.' I think I fell in love with Eli right there. I absolutely LOVED this book."
5 STARS Amazon "Absolutely phenomenal!! Willhide does it again with the second book in the Vegas Edge Series!"
Darcy Lockhart is named after her gran’s favorite literary character in Pride and Prejudice, yet in her twenty-six years on earth, she’s struggled in vain to find any Jane Austen type romance. Her recent break up with her ex reads more like a Stephen King novel.
Fresh from her broken engagement with a pile of financial obligations looming, Darcy’s sturdy resolve to achieve true success is tested at every turn. Will she ever be good enough at anything?
When she happens upon Eli Reece, he is the spitting image of her namesake, Mr. Darcy, down to the proper British accent and cocky arrogance. Darcy and Eli hit it off like oil and water or as the British say, chalk and cheese. Despite Eli’s striking green eyes and sexy grin, Darcy finds his so-called charm and confidence annoying and deems him a buttmunch.
As the universe keeps tossing them together, Eli stumbles upon Darcy’s naughty little secret, her taste for kinky porn on Twitter. Eli is intrigued since he is a Dominant and part owner of BDSM club, The Purple Peacock.
Slowly, they morph from chalk and cheese to bondage and blindfolds. Eli Reece is an experienced Dom, the Master of the Cane. Darcy Lockhart is a novice, struggling to find her way. Together they are an explosive force of unstoppable desire.
But will the dark desires that draw them together, also rip them apart?
PUBLISHER This sensuous, BDSM Romance from Rosemary Willhide is full of suspense, angst, humor and dark desires. Darcy and Eli's story can be read as a stand-alone or as part of the Vegas Edge series. M/F, BDSM. Full-length Contemporary BDSM Romance. 87,762 words.
315 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 22, 2018
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About the author
Rosemary Willhide
19 books416 followersRosemary is an actress, turned fitness instructor, turned author of romantic suspense.
She's told stories and entertained people her entire life. Writing is her favorite because she doesn't have to leave the house or put on pants! Plus, the voices in her head do what she says, for the most part!
She lives in Las Vegas with her husband, Bill and their adopted senior pooch, Brownie. She still teaches cycling classes. She claims they keep her sane-ish!
If you pick up one of her books you're in for a ride full of suspense, humor and page turning drama. Also, there will be a rescue dog for some extra tail wagging fun.
She's told stories and entertained people her entire life. Writing is her favorite because she doesn't have to leave the house or put on pants! Plus, the voices in her head do what she says, for the most part!
She lives in Las Vegas with her husband, Bill and their adopted senior pooch, Brownie. She still teaches cycling classes. She claims they keep her sane-ish!
If you pick up one of her books you're in for a ride full of suspense, humor and page turning drama. Also, there will be a rescue dog for some extra tail wagging fun.
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January 6, 2026
Listen. When I say I’m a happily married woman… and yet the MMC of DESIRE has me absolutely swooning? Simply a testament to Rosemary Willhide’s absolute mastery of the written word.
Enter: the cocky and confident Brit with a mastery for being the alpha in more ways than one and his very persuasive introduction to the world of BDSM that goes far beyond whips and chains and worn out misconceptions.
But Darcy Lockhart is not so easily undone as us dear readers. Freshly coming off of a broken engagement to a man who was far more goon than swoon and drowning in financial stress with no relief in sight, the last thing she has time for is a domineering Brit. No matter how closely he resembles her beloved Pride & Prejudice namesake.
Unfortunately for Darcy (and delightfully for us), the universe has other plans. Their paths collide again and again, tangled in something far more than simple coincidence… or even fate.
DESIRE by Rosemary Willhide is a spicy romance with steamy sexual scenes, an insight to the world of BDSM (safely, consensually and judgment-free… we don’t yuck yums here), and a thriller-tinged plot that will leave you wondering why this book wasn’t already on your TBR.
Trust me. You’ll regret not picking this up sooner.
*While this is Book 2 of the Vegas Edge series, it can be read as a stand alone*
Enter: the cocky and confident Brit with a mastery for being the alpha in more ways than one and his very persuasive introduction to the world of BDSM that goes far beyond whips and chains and worn out misconceptions.
But Darcy Lockhart is not so easily undone as us dear readers. Freshly coming off of a broken engagement to a man who was far more goon than swoon and drowning in financial stress with no relief in sight, the last thing she has time for is a domineering Brit. No matter how closely he resembles her beloved Pride & Prejudice namesake.
Unfortunately for Darcy (and delightfully for us), the universe has other plans. Their paths collide again and again, tangled in something far more than simple coincidence… or even fate.
DESIRE by Rosemary Willhide is a spicy romance with steamy sexual scenes, an insight to the world of BDSM (safely, consensually and judgment-free… we don’t yuck yums here), and a thriller-tinged plot that will leave you wondering why this book wasn’t already on your TBR.
Trust me. You’ll regret not picking this up sooner.
*While this is Book 2 of the Vegas Edge series, it can be read as a stand alone*
March 24, 2018
“Because, when I look into your eyes I feel like I can almost see your story. And I want to read every word.” I think I fell in love with Eli right there. I absolutely LOVED this book. I didn’t want to put it down once I started. I had to though, but I picked it up again as soon as I could. There were so many Pride and Prejudice references and similarities, it was awesome. Eli and Darcy were just, well, awesome. Darcy did have her bratty moments that I wanted to smack her, but there were times that I wanted to smack Eli too. Words can’t express how much I loved Eli and Darcy, and their story. It’s Kinky Romance.
April 19, 2018
Brilliant
I have been Mrs Willhide's biggest fan since her first book Running A way to Home. I've loved every book from her, but this one has so much more to it. Desire has so much heart and soul in it. I felt every emotion I laughed, cried and at one point wanted to slap Mrs. Willhide. To be brought into a book is what makes a brilliant book for a reader.
I absolutely love Darcy, she is funny, smart and has such a big heart.
Gran reminded me of my gran, to have someone in your life like Meg is a gift.
Eli, wow he was every woman's dream.
Lisa she is a great friend with a giving heart.
George and Gracie you gotta love there loyalty.
Ben, wow can I have a Ben please. I'm hoping to read more on Ben.
Of course we have Adam and Jess from Temptation and they are so cute together.
I really love the plot with the store and Darcy's Kitchen it all ran so smoothing.
I will recommend this book to all my friends. This deserves a best seller.. Brilliant writing Mrs Willhide, just brilliant..
I have been Mrs Willhide's biggest fan since her first book Running A way to Home. I've loved every book from her, but this one has so much more to it. Desire has so much heart and soul in it. I felt every emotion I laughed, cried and at one point wanted to slap Mrs. Willhide. To be brought into a book is what makes a brilliant book for a reader.
I absolutely love Darcy, she is funny, smart and has such a big heart.
Gran reminded me of my gran, to have someone in your life like Meg is a gift.
Eli, wow he was every woman's dream.
Lisa she is a great friend with a giving heart.
George and Gracie you gotta love there loyalty.
Ben, wow can I have a Ben please. I'm hoping to read more on Ben.
Of course we have Adam and Jess from Temptation and they are so cute together.
I really love the plot with the store and Darcy's Kitchen it all ran so smoothing.
I will recommend this book to all my friends. This deserves a best seller.. Brilliant writing Mrs Willhide, just brilliant..
March 28, 2018
Desire
What can i say about this book Darcy and Eli i love this story i cried i laughed and i upset .This story is all about what you actually go through in real life.Its a wonderful story everyone should read it .
What can i say about this book Darcy and Eli i love this story i cried i laughed and i upset .This story is all about what you actually go through in real life.Its a wonderful story everyone should read it .
March 24, 2018
Desire (Vegas Edge Book 2)
Absolutely love this! Though it's 2nd book in Vegas Edge ...
Absolutely love this! Though it's 2nd book in Vegas Edge series. It's a great stand alone. I love Darcy and Eli's story.
April 5, 2019
Amazing read
Desire is a well written story that makes you laugh and cry and brings you on journey of Darcy and Eli and them finding love. Each of them overcoming their pasts. I could not put this book down it had me on the edge of my seat and devoured it one sitting.
Desire is a well written story that makes you laugh and cry and brings you on journey of Darcy and Eli and them finding love. Each of them overcoming their pasts. I could not put this book down it had me on the edge of my seat and devoured it one sitting.
March 29, 2018
After a chance meeting when walking her new dog, that keeps her company after being dumped, Darcy, runs into Eli, who is just like her namesake.
When Darcy finds out that Eli is a Dom, she’s curious, even though she found out he’s the investor in Darcy’s Kitchen and Eli loves the feistiness in Darcy and wants to see what will happen between them.
Darcy’s insecurities about herself keep reminding her that Eli doesn’t want just her and when she hears more about him she realises that she’s been stupid and she’s one of many. Although Eli thinks that Darcy is feisty, he is starting to realise that he wants what his friend Adam, has in a relationship, but has to let go of his past.
Eli knows that under the feistiness is an amazing submissive, although Darcy thinks Eli is arrogant she can’t help the way he makes her feel when he dominates her. They work through Darcy’s insecurities, Eli’s issues and their chemistry, is amazing, and Darcy sees all her dreams coming true.
When Darcy finds out that Eli is a Dom, she’s curious, even though she found out he’s the investor in Darcy’s Kitchen and Eli loves the feistiness in Darcy and wants to see what will happen between them.
Darcy’s insecurities about herself keep reminding her that Eli doesn’t want just her and when she hears more about him she realises that she’s been stupid and she’s one of many. Although Eli thinks that Darcy is feisty, he is starting to realise that he wants what his friend Adam, has in a relationship, but has to let go of his past.
Eli knows that under the feistiness is an amazing submissive, although Darcy thinks Eli is arrogant she can’t help the way he makes her feel when he dominates her. They work through Darcy’s insecurities, Eli’s issues and their chemistry, is amazing, and Darcy sees all her dreams coming true.
November 28, 2020
We meet Darcy after she has been dumped. Her ex fiance Cole is one of the biggest jerks in the world. Eli is a real estate mogul and one of the owners of a private bdsm club. They bump into eachother and kept bumping into eachother. Eli was intrigued by the woman who called him a buttmunch. Little that knew their lives will keep being intertwined.
Darcy never really had friends or lots of boyfriends. So there was a lot of back and forth with her on how she felt about Eli. It was like she didn't want him for who he was and what he wanted all along.
Thankful for the author sending me the set in an exchange for a honest review.
Darcy never really had friends or lots of boyfriends. So there was a lot of back and forth with her on how she felt about Eli. It was like she didn't want him for who he was and what he wanted all along.
Thankful for the author sending me the set in an exchange for a honest review.
May 7, 2023
I have fallen captive! Book 2 in the Vegas Edge series is absolutely brilliant! Eli and Darcy are the real deal. Their connection is sizzling and passionate. The plot is well-developed, suspenseful, and intriguing. Oh, and, includes some very sexy scenes. Rosemary is the queen of "nicknames" (British Buttmunch had me laughing hard). Eli and Darcy's road is not an easy one and Rosemary makes you feel their personalities along the way. Personalities with self-doubt, insecurities, guilt, and hurt. Eli and Darcy's story is emotionally charged and deliciously sexy. Five stars, two thumbs way up, and a definite must-read from me.
August 16, 2022
Hmmmm, 20 pages im and I disliked the heroine and did so til the end. She was so bitchy when the hero started to harmlessly flirt with her. I continued but I did skim some filler pages. I don’t know whether it was ever explained but the hero, as a dom, only did oral and anal but he changed that with the heroine. I didn’t like that he had to give up his sex club work as a mentor which was an integral part of him. On the other hand I don’t like club sex so I also was kind of glad most of the sex happened somewhere else. C-
March 26, 2018
I believe this is the only author that has moved me to tears with every book she has written. Darcy and Eli are fantastic. The characters are very relatable. The plot was really good.
I can read or watch a woman break down and it not bother me but let a big strapping man fall apart and I'm a blubbering mess.
This is a series but it is a standalone. Although it can be read by itself I would read the first two for a more enjoyable read.
I can read or watch a woman break down and it not bother me but let a big strapping man fall apart and I'm a blubbering mess.
This is a series but it is a standalone. Although it can be read by itself I would read the first two for a more enjoyable read.
March 2, 2019
5 star read!!!
Wow!!! What a wonderfully written kinky ride!! I adored every single word! This was defy worth the read! Seriously, I never give the typical summary of a book, so I'm just saying you so t be disappointed in this one!!
Wow!!! What a wonderfully written kinky ride!! I adored every single word! This was defy worth the read! Seriously, I never give the typical summary of a book, so I'm just saying you so t be disappointed in this one!!
April 19, 2019
Wow. What a wonderful action packed story. The chemistry between Darcy and Eli is explosive. This book has everything you could want. I will say I cried a lot and smiled. I will not tell you more because I want you to read this book and enjoy it like I did. This is a great series. Enjoy.
May 27, 2020
Enjoyed this
I very much enjoyed reading this story. Darcy and Eli were a cute couple. Sometimes it seemed they enjoyed their miscommunication more than not, but overall I thought it was a good story.
I very much enjoyed reading this story. Darcy and Eli were a cute couple. Sometimes it seemed they enjoyed their miscommunication more than not, but overall I thought it was a good story.
September 18, 2018
It keeps getting better!
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in romance, but also those interested in BDSM. Like the first book in the series, the Hero is a Dom and the heroine is only slightly familiar with the kink world (through her Twitter account). Also like book 1, there are dogs involved. They bring our H/h together. There is alot of wonderful dialog (versus characters thinking for pages and pages). That's probably what I love most about the book. You can read this alone, but read in order, you get the full benefit of the back story. Enjoy.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in romance, but also those interested in BDSM. Like the first book in the series, the Hero is a Dom and the heroine is only slightly familiar with the kink world (through her Twitter account). Also like book 1, there are dogs involved. They bring our H/h together. There is alot of wonderful dialog (versus characters thinking for pages and pages). That's probably what I love most about the book. You can read this alone, but read in order, you get the full benefit of the back story. Enjoy.
April 8, 2019
Hot melting desire!
This was one kinky ride. Darcy and Eli meet by chance while taking their dogs to the park. She is fresh out of a dreary relationship and he is a DOM with a tempestuous past. Sparks fly between them from the very beginning. The storyline and the characters were beautifully written. I didn't want it to end. It's a wonderful addition to the Vegas series and a great BDSM read.
This was one kinky ride. Darcy and Eli meet by chance while taking their dogs to the park. She is fresh out of a dreary relationship and he is a DOM with a tempestuous past. Sparks fly between them from the very beginning. The storyline and the characters were beautifully written. I didn't want it to end. It's a wonderful addition to the Vegas series and a great BDSM read.
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